The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities effective June 23, 2012, and denied a higher disability rating for diabetes mellitus with mild renal insufficiency. Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was also granted.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities arose on June 23, 2012, and that a higher rating for diabetes mellitus with mild renal insufficiency was not warranted due to lack of evidence showing regulation of activities or separately compensable complications.

Claimed conditions

peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, diabetes mellitus with mild renal insufficiency

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 7, 2025

Citation

A25011680

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