The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity involving the femoral nerve was not productive of moderate incomplete paralysis prior to April 13, 2022. A 20 percent evaluation is granted for this condition from April 13, 2022, to January 18, 2023.,Since April 13, 2022, the Veteran's diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity involving the femoral nerve has been productive of moderate incomplete paralysis. A higher evaluation is denied on or after this date.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran had moderate incomplete paralysis to warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to April 13, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23037719
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, ischemic heart disease, diabetic neuropathy, prostate cancer residuals, bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities (sciatic), and diabetes mellitus Type 2, combine to result in physical or mental impairment that renders him so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance of another person. However, the need for aid and attendance must be determined without considering nonservice-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's disability ratings for diabetic neuropathy and hypertension were restored to their previous levels effective November 1, 2025.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities involving the femoral nerve was denied evaluations in excess of 20 percent on or after April 13, 2022.
- Granted
The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran also qualifies for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to multiple service-connected disabilities.
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