The Veteran's diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities due to sciatic nerve impairment has been granted ratings from June 21, 2012 to September 15, 2016 at 20%, and as of September 16, 2016 at 40%. Ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities due to femoral nerve impairment have been granted from November 16, 2021 at 30%.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability was found to meet criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerves in both legs prior to September 15, 2016 and moderately severe incomplete paralysis after that date. Ratings were granted based on these findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22010287
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, ischemic heart disease, diabetic neuropathy, prostate cancer residuals, bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities (sciatic), and diabetes mellitus Type 2, combine to result in physical or mental impairment that renders him so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance of another person. However, the need for aid and attendance must be determined without considering nonservice-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's disability ratings for diabetic neuropathy and hypertension were restored to their previous levels effective November 1, 2025.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities involving the femoral nerve was denied evaluations in excess of 20 percent on or after April 13, 2022.
- Granted
The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran also qualifies for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to multiple service-connected disabilities.
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