The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for Type II Diabetes Mellitus with erectile dysfunction and associated peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity were granted, with a rating of 40 percent effective November 14, 2011. The claim for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was also granted, but at a separate 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes and associated nerve damage met the criteria for higher ratings based on their severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus with erectile dysfunction, associated diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, associated diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2013
- Citation
- 1335576
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