The Board granted earlier effective dates of August 31, 2021, for the grant of service connection for DM, type II and related diabetic neuropathies, as well as an earlier effective date for right knee strain. The claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied.
The deciding factor: The weight of the probative evidence established that the Veteran's diabetic neuropathy is secondary to his service-connected DM, type II and that the right knee strain is secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability. The claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied as there was no earlier date when the Veteran was entitled to such benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus (DM), type II, Right upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, Left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, Right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, Left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, Right knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100049
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