The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent for any condition.,Specifically, the Board determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy did not meet the required severity levels for higher ratings and his diabetes mellitus did not require insulin or regulation of activities.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show moderate incomplete paralysis for upper extremities or moderately severe incomplete paralysis for lower extremities as required for higher ratings. The Veteran’s diabetes mellitus also did not necessitate the use of insulin or regulation of activities.

Claimed conditions

Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Diabetes mellitus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 11, 2018

Citation

18141600

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