Service connection is granted for type two diabetes mellitus, right and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and folliculitis. The issues of increased ratings for ankle and knee disabilities are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current diagnoses were established based on the evidence of record, including VA examinations and medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Type Two Diabetes Mellitus, Right Lower Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy, Folliculitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19148754
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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