The Board denied higher ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, granted a 20% rating for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, and granted a TDIU from April 21, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the evidence provided during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve, Voiding dysfunction (residuals of prostate cancer), Total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045688
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 882 · Granted: 35% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as moot because he already has a combined disability rating of 100%, qualifying for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for regular aid and attendance. The earlier effective date claim for DEA benefits is denied as the Veteran is already in receipt of the earliest possible date for the award.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and other benefits due to insufficient evidence of disability severity beyond the current ratings.
- Partly granted
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- Granted
The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, effective August 22, 2024.
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