The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both hands, diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date as the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated mild incomplete paralysis and his diabetes was well-controlled by restricted diet alone.
- Claimed conditions
- Left hand diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Right hand diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25040019
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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