The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, effective February 12, 2008. The Veteran does not have moderate or worse incomplete paralysis of the right or left peroneal nerves, nor does she have peripheral neuropathy of the LUE that warrants a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and bilateral peroneal nerve impairment are not currently service-connected.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support an initial compensable evaluation for diabetes mellitus or any other condition. The Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraine headaches, Diabetes mellitus, Lumbar spine disability, Peroneal nerve impairment of the right lower extremity (RLE), Peroneal nerve impairment of the left lower extremity (LLE), Peripheral neuropathy of the left (minor) upper extremity (LUE)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2018
- Citation
- 1813259
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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