The Board denied higher ratings for type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, but granted initial 20 percent ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremity, femoral nerve. The case was also remanded for a TDIU claim.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings due to insufficient manifestations of the conditions as required by the rating criteria, but did support initial 20 percent ratings based on moderate incomplete paralysis of the affected nerves.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus with Erectile Dysfunction, Diabetic Neuropathy of the Right Upper Extremity, Diabetic Neuropathy of the Left Upper Extremity, Diabetic Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Sciatic Nerve, Diabetic Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Sciatic Nerve, Diabetic Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Femoral Nerve, Diabetic Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Femoral Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25041705
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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