The Veteran's hypertension was not found to warrant a compensable rating as the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or greater.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of in-service onset and no evidence that it manifested within one year post-separation from service.,Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was found secondary to diabetes mellitus, which is not service-connected. The Veteran's back condition, bilateral knee condition, bilateral hip condition, and bilateral foot condition were also denied as they are not considered service connected.,Service connection for a right wrist condition was not granted due to lack of evidence showing it was caused by or incurred in service.

The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence did not show that the Veteran's hypertension had a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or greater, and therefore did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,There is no evidence to support an in-service onset of diabetes mellitus, nor was it shown to have manifested within one year post-separation from service. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy was found secondary to his already diagnosed diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's back condition, bilateral knee condition, bilateral hip condition, and bilateral foot condition were not considered service connected as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or event that could be causally linked to these conditions.,Service connection for a right wrist condition was denied because the evidence did not show it was caused by or incurred during service.

Claimed conditions

Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy (bilateral lower extremities), Back condition, Bilateral knee condition, Bilateral hip condition, Bilateral foot condition, Right wrist condition

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 28, 2020

Citation

20006785