The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his left and right lower extremity neuropathy, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary artery disease, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance.,VA has not provided a VA examination or medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions result in loss of use of the bilateral lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requires assistance with activities of daily living due to his service-connected disabilities, including left and right lower extremity neuropathy. However, further evaluation is needed to determine if these conditions meet the criteria for loss of use of the bilateral lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus type II, polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus type II, polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity associated with diabetes mellitus type II, diabetes mellitus type II, polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity associated with diabetes mellitus type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 19, 2022
- Citation
- A22021182
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What this means for you
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