The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II and associated diabetic neuropathy disabilities have prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment since February 8, 2018. He is also entitled to special monthly compensation at the housebound rate due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II and associated diabetic neuropathy disabilities prevent him from obtaining substantially gainful employment for which he is qualified.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, Type II, right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy of the radial and ulnar nerves, left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy of the radial and ulnar nerves
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23008978
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 2, 2017. The Board has decided that he is entitled to a TDIU effective from that date.
- Dismissed
The appeals for service connection on four separate conditions (diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney disease, and right knee replacement) have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Granted
The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II is granted as secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, Type II and related peripheral neuropathies as well as erectile dysfunction and coronary artery disease due to in-service exposure to toxic substances. The AOJ is required to verify whether the USS Suribachi was a brown water ship known to transport Agent Orange and obtain a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.
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