The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and bilateral onychomycosis do not warrant higher ratings. The decision also grants an effective date prior to February 5, 2003 for service connection of diabetic retinopathy.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's PTSD increased in severity within one year before his claim was received on December 20, 2002. The peripheral neuropathy and bilateral onychomycosis were granted as new and material claims after the August 2001 RO decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, Peripheral Neuropathy of both hands, Erectile Dysfunction, Bilateral Onychomycosis of the big toenails, Diabetic Retinopathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2010
- Citation
- 1003165
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