The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II and bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from June 9, 2007 to May 2, 2011.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's occupational background included work as an electrician and as a driver. His disabilities were found to be more disabling than his employment history, with significant impact on his ability to perform physical or sedentary employment due to back spasms, inability to grip objects, and frequent back pain.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, Type II, bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2018
- Citation
- 18145600
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