The Board granted a 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with persistent depressive disorder and denied higher ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II, as well as various peripheral neuropathies. The decision also addressed TDIU, Dependents' Educational Assistance, and SMC.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric symptoms resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, justifying a 100 percent rating for PTSD. However, the evidence did not support higher ratings for diabetes mellitus or peripheral neuropathies based on their current manifestations.

Claimed conditions

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with persistent depressive disorder, Diabetes mellitus, type II, Left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, femoral nerve, Right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, femoral nerve, Left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 25, 2025

Citation

A25016976

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