The Board granted a 40 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy in both the left and right lower extremities but denied an increased rating for diabetes mellitus II with diabetic nephropathy, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension. The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for diabetes mellitus due to the lack of regulation of activities, while the peripheral neuropathy met the criteria for a 40 percent rating based on moderately severe incomplete paralysis. The Veteran's claim for TDIU was granted as the evidence was in approximate balance regarding his employability.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus II with diabetic nephropathy, Erectile dysfunction, Hypertension, Peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, sciatic, Peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, sciatic
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25057455
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.
What you can do next
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