The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, chronic kidney disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction. The claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, bilateral shoulder disabilities, arthritis of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, bilateral ankle disabilities, OSA, and hypertension were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on evidence showing that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II had its onset within a year of his discharge from service and that his chronic kidney disease, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction are secondary to his diabetes. The claims for other disabilities were remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type II, Chronic kidney disease, Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Diabetic retinopathy, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24004107
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension, to include as secondary to left orchiectomy, for further development in accordance with the PACT Act.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's left shoulder disability and service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, both secondary to his service-connected left shoulder disability.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an effective date of May 29, 2019 for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder but denied earlier effective dates and increased ratings for other conditions.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and a right wrist condition due to the withdrawal of the appeals by the Veteran's attorney.
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