The Veteran is granted an annual clothing allowance due to the wear and tear caused by his service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the feet, which results in him using a VA-issued manual wheelchair at home.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's use of a VA-issued manual wheelchair for his service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the feet causes wear and tear on his clothing, meeting the eligibility criteria for an annual clothing allowance.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic neuropathy of the right foot, diabetic neuropathy of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- December 24, 2014
- Citation
- 1456521
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has reopened the appellant's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus and remanded the remaining issues. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical evidence, including treatment records from private providers, and to schedule examinations for the appellant's right knee disability, diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathies of the feet, left elbow disability, and TDIU.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the right and left feet, as well as diabetes mellitus, are currently rated at 40 percent. The Board finds that these ratings are not in accordance with the evidence presented.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA audiology examination. The veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as increased initial ratings for right and left foot diabetic neuropathy, will be readjudicated.
- Dismissed
The veteran's appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his appeals prior to the Board issuing a decision.
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