The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II and associated neuropathies of all four extremities have been granted, but the effective dates are set at April 5, 2008. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to adjudicate the claims for higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and associated neuropathies were initially service-connected in January 4, 2018, with effective dates set at April 5, 2008. The Board finds that additional evidence is needed to determine if the claims for higher ratings are warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity (associated with diabetes mellitus type II), peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (associated with diabetes mellitus type II), peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity (associated with diabetes mellitus type II), peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (associated with diabetes mellitus type II)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2023
- Citation
- A23031978
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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