The Board finds that the disability attributable to diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities for rating purposes includes polyradiculopathy involving the left thoracic and entire lumbar and S1 roots, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: It is not possible to distinguish the effects of the nonservice-connected polyradiculopathy from those resulting from diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, polyradiculopathy involving the left thoracic and entire lumbar and S1 roots
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2014
- Citation
- 1414199
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, diabetic retinopathy, and hypertension due to herbicide agent exposure in Guam have been granted. The effective date is not specified as it pertains to a presumption under the PACT Act.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he is deceased.
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