The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20% prior to November 28, 2011 and at 30% from that date. The left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20% prior to November 28, 2011 and at 30% from that date. The right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20% prior to November 28, 2011 and at 40% from that date. The left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20% prior to November 28, 2011 and at 40% from that date. The Veteran's partial cranial nerve III palsy is rated at 10%. The mature cataract post operative of the left eye is rated at 20% prior to December 7, 2011 and at 20% from that date. Erectile dysfunction is not compensable. For the period prior to January 29, 2010, TDIU was granted.,The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 30%. The left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20%. The right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 40%. The left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 40%. The partial cranial nerve III palsy is rated at 10%. The mature cataract post operative of the left eye is rated at 20% from December 7, 2011. Erectile dysfunction is not compensable. For the period prior to January 29, 2010, TDIU was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy diagnoses are rated based on their severity and impairment of motor function as per VA rating criteria for neurological conditions.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy diagnoses are rated based on their severity and impairment of motor function as per VA rating criteria for neurological conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathy, Partial Cranial Nerve III Palsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 23, 2014
- Citation
- 1432958
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, ischemic heart disease, diabetic neuropathy, prostate cancer residuals, bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities (sciatic), and diabetes mellitus Type 2, combine to result in physical or mental impairment that renders him so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance of another person. However, the need for aid and attendance must be determined without considering nonservice-connected disabilities.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities involving the femoral nerve was denied evaluations in excess of 20 percent on or after April 13, 2022.
- Granted
The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran also qualifies for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to multiple service-connected disabilities.
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