The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities and the femoral nerve in his right and left lower extremities are each rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not been shown to be of such severity so as to preclude substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a higher rating for the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 or his peripheral neuropathy, as both conditions are currently rated at their maximum allowable under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Sciatic Nerve (both lower extremities), Peripheral Neuropathy of the Femoral Nerve (right and left lower extremities)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23011985
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