The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and an initial 40 percent rating for IVDS, while denying higher ratings for radiculopathy of the lower extremities, a residual scar, and bilateral foot disability. The effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits was also granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that diabetes mellitus type 2 manifested during service, and the severity of the back symptoms did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS), Radiculopathy Right Lower Extremity Involving Sciatic Nerve, Radiculopathy Left Lower Extremity Involving Sciatic Nerve, Residual Scar, Lower Back, Bilateral Foot Disability, Including Pes Planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25053968
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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