The Veteran's right upper extremity diabetic neuropathy is granted a higher initial disability rating of 30 percent, effective October 20, 2013. The left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy remains at 20 percent. Right and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathies are each granted a higher initial disability rating of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to more nearly approximate moderate incomplete paralysis for the right and left upper extremities, and moderately severe incomplete paralysis for the right and left lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 19, 2022
- Citation
- A22021122
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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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