The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including type II diabetes mellitus and its associated conditions, have precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since December 31, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his type II diabetes mellitus and related peripheral neuropathy, have significantly impacted his ability to engage in substantial and gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- type II diabetes mellitus, residuals, diabetic foot ulcers associated with type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity associated with type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity associated with type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity associated with type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity associated with type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy of the right eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2018
- Citation
- 1810091
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What this means for you
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