The Board granted a 40 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities but denied an increased rating higher than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II, and granted TDIU from August 25, 2018, to April 12, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities more nearly approximated moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, but not severe. The diabetes mellitus type II did not require insulin or a restricted diet with regulation of activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000275
What this means for you
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