The Veteran's diabetes and associated neuropathy of the upper extremities have been granted increased ratings, with a maximum rating of 30 percent for diabetic neuropathy of the right (major) upper extremity.
The deciding factor: Neurological examination revealed moderate paresthesias and/or dysesthesias in both upper extremities, warranting a 30 percent rating under DC 8615.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Neuropathy of the Right (Major) Upper Extremity associated with Diabetes, Neuropathy of the Left (Minor) Upper Extremity associated with Diabetes, Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity associated with Diabetes, Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity associated with Diabetes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 2, 2016
- Citation
- 1608442
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1608442.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error regarding cataracts. The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, SMC, and hypertension are pending.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, and erectile dysfunction, effective May 24, 2021.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 15, 2023.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.