The Veteran's diabetes mellitus does not require regulation of activities, and thus he is not entitled to a rating in excess of 20 percent.,The Veteran's hypertension has been well-controlled by medication throughout the appeal period and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.,For diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, sciatic nerve, the Veteran is not entitled to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent as his condition is manifested by no more than moderate incomplete paralysis.,For diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, femoral nerve, the Veteran is not entitled to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent as his condition is manifested by no more than moderate incomplete paralysis.,For diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, sciatic nerve, the Veteran is not entitled to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent as his condition is manifested by no more than moderate incomplete paralysis.,For diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, femoral nerve, the Veteran is not entitled to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent as his condition is manifested by no more than moderate incomplete paralysis.

The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's diabetes requires regulation of activities, which is a criterion for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7913.,VA medical records indicate that the Veteran's hypertension has been well-controlled by medication throughout the appeal period and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.,The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, sciatic nerve is manifested by no more than moderate incomplete paralysis, which does not warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 8520 or 8526.,The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, femoral nerve is manifested by no more than moderate incomplete paralysis, which does not warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 8520 or 8526.,The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, sciatic nerve is manifested by no more than moderate incomplete paralysis, which does not warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 8520 or 8526.,The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, femoral nerve is manifested by no more than moderate incomplete paralysis, which does not warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 8520 or 8526.

Claimed conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (left lower extremity, sciatic nerve), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (left lower extremity, femoral nerve), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (right lower extremity, sciatic nerve), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (right lower extremity, femoral nerve)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 5, 2024

Citation

A24071855

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