The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, effective May 31, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neuropathies of the upper and lower extremities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since May 31, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Sciatic Nerve, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Femoral Nerve, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Sciatic Nerve, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Femoral Nerve, Left Upper Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Upper Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25031492
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Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for Type II Diabetes Mellitus has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal before the Board could make a decision.
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