The Veteran's diabetic retinopathy and cataracts are currently rated as 10 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available.,His peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity has been rated at 20 percent since August 2009. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of incapacitating episodes and no visual field defect.,For his diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, the Board finds that a higher rating is warranted from June 21, 2012 onwards.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions are rated based on their severity as determined by neurological examination and visual acuity. The current ratings reflect the severity of his conditions but do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 31, 2017
- Citation
- 1719046
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