The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) was granted, with a current evaluation of 60 percent effective August 1, 2013. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities has been rated as 20 percent disabling since September 22, 2011.,The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus requires insulin use but does not require regulation of activities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) was evaluated at a higher rating due to the severity of his condition post-coronary bypass surgery. The peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities has been rated based on its current level of impairment, with no new evidence indicating more severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Type II Diabetes Mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2017
- Citation
- 1701559
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