The Board denied increased ratings for various diabetic peripheral neuropathies and diabetes mellitus, but granted restoration of a 60 percent rating for diabetic nephropathy and awarded TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings due to the severity of the conditions remaining within the criteria for lower ratings; however, there was improvement in diabetic nephropathy that warranted restoration of a higher rating. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities also precluded his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II with Erectile Dysfunction, Left Lower Extremity (LLE) Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Sciatic Nerve (Sciatic Neuropathy), Right Lower Extremity (RLE) Sciatic Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity (LLE) Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Femoral Nerve (Femoral Neuropathy), Right Lower Extremity (RLE) Femoral Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity (LUE) Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Radial Nerve (Radial Neuropathy), Right Upper Extremity (RUE) Radial Neuropathy, Diabetic Nephropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25057794
What this means for you
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