An earlier effective date of August 31, 2018 for a 20 percent disability rating for diabetes mellitus type II is granted.,An earlier effective date of November 1, 2021 for a 30 percent disability rating for atrial fibrillation is denied. The criteria were not met prior to this date.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus required treatment with an oral hypoglycemic agent and restricted diet, but no daily injection of insulin or regulation of activities.,For atrial fibrillation, the evidence did not demonstrate permanent atrial fibrillation (lone atrial fibrillation) or one to four episodes per year of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or other supraventricular tachycardia documented by an ECG or Holter monitor.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Atrial Fibrillation, Peripheral Neuropathy in Right Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy in Left Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24051155
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- Granted
The Veteran's appeal was granted for various disabilities, including service connection for depressive disorder and increased evaluations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting multiple nerve groups. A SMC based on need for aid and attendance was also awarded.
- Granted
Service connection for OSA is granted, and the Veteran's initial ratings for atrial fibrillation, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity neuralgia, and left upper extremity neuralgia are all granted at 10 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and diabetes are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial PCAFC application was granted in December 2022, effective from December 21, 2022. The Board found that the criteria for eligibility were met since his initial application in December 2020.
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