The Veteran's service-connected diabetes and peripheral neuropathy made it difficult for him to function in any work environment, leading to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis from March 7, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy caused functional limitations that prevented him from maintaining full-time employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type 2 with erectile dysfunction, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23010411
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from May 30, 2008 to prior to March 3, 2011.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy and amputated left toes, require regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation throughout the current appeal period, starting on September 29, 2017.
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