The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated peripheral neuropathy have been rated based on their severity, with the highest possible rating for each condition. The TDIU has also been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus necessitated a high evaluation due to its impact on his overall health and ability to work, while the peripheral neuropathies were evaluated based on their specific impairment of function in the affected nerves.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Median Nerve (right and left upper extremities), Peripheral Neuropathy of the Ulnar Nerve (right and left upper extremities), Peripheral Neuropathy of the Sciatic Nerve (right and left lower extremities)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2016
- Citation
- 1631444
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations and effective dates have been denied. The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are currently rated at 60 percent, 20 percent, and varying percentages respectively.
- Granted
The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, which render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the condition first manifested during military service and is related to in-service glycosuria.
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