The Veteran's peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity has been rated at 20 percent, but is not entitled to a higher rating.,The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction has been rated at 20 percent, and is not entitled to a higher rating.,Prior to December 13, 2018, the Veteran's sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity was rated at 10 percent. Since then, it has been rated at 40 percent in each leg.,Prior to December 13, 2018, the Veteran's sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity was rated at 10 percent. Since then, it has been rated at 40 percent in each leg.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a higher rating for the Veteran’s peripheral vascular disease due to the mild impairment demonstrated by his ankle/brachial index of less than 0.9.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been managed with oral hypoglycemic agents and restricted diet, without requiring regulation of activities, thus preventing a higher rating.,Prior to December 13, 2018, the Veteran’s sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy was rated at 10 percent in each leg. Since then, it has been rated at 40 percent in each leg due to more severe symptoms.,Prior to December 13, 2018, the Veteran’s sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy was rated at 10 percent in each leg. Since then, it has been rated at 40 percent in each leg due to more severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Vascular Disease of the Right Lower Extremity, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Sciatic Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Sciatic Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19149389
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