The Board denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves in both lower extremities.,The appellant's service-connected conditions are currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the appellant required regulation of activities as part of medical management for diabetes mellitus or that he experienced complete paralysis of the sciatic or femoral nerves.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II with Erectile Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Sciatic Nerve, Left Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Sciatic Nerve, Right Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Femoral Nerve, Left Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Femoral Nerve, Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 30, 2019
- Citation
- 19158728
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