The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction, cataracts, and onychomycosis has been rated at 40 percent since October 29, 2008. The Veteran's right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is rated at 20 percent, while his left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is also rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with associated complications such as erectile dysfunction, cataracts, and onychomycosis, has been rated based on its overall severity without additional ratings for individual complications due to the non-compensable nature of these conditions under VA regulations. The peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities is rated at 20 percent each.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II, kidney disorder (claimed)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1725120
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