The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities associated with diabetes mellitus are denied as there is no evidence that these conditions meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The July 2015 VA examination report did not find any compensable complications, restriction of activities due to diabetes, or deformity of the penis. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was found to be at least as likely as not due to diabetes mellitus and not related to activity limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity associated with diabetes mellitus, Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity associated with diabetes mellitus, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2016
- Citation
- 1602348
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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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