The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in disability rating for diabetes mellitus or peripheral neuropathy, and there was no evidence of a current psychiatric disorder related to service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an increase in severity of diabetes mellitus or peripheral neuropathy, nor did it establish a current psychiatric disorder related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II diabetes mellitus, Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2013
- Citation
- 1339580
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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