The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is now rated at 40 percent from June 4, 2014.,The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity was increased to 20 percent effective March 25, 2016.,The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity was also increased to 20 percent effective March 25, 2016.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran required treatment with insulin and a restricted diet for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction from June 4, 2014. The VA examiner noted that the Veteran's condition warranted a 40 percent rating at this time.,On March 25, 2016, the Veteran’s diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity was found to have moderate incomplete paralysis and thus warrant an increased rating to 20 percent effective from that date. The left lower extremity also met these criteria and received a similar increase in rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Erectile Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy (Bilateral Lower Extremities)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19157721
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for a VA examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's appeal was granted for various disabilities, including service connection for depressive disorder and increased evaluations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting multiple nerve groups. A SMC based on need for aid and attendance was also awarded.
- Granted
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