The Board denied evaluations in excess of 10 percent for neuropathy and a compensable rating for hypertension, as well as an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher degree of impairment than mild incomplete paralysis for the neuropathies or a need for insulin or regulation of activities for DM-II. The Veteran's blood pressure was predominantly less than 160 systolic and less than 100 diastolic, which does not meet criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuropathy of the right lower extremity femoral nerve, Neuropathy of the left upper extremity median nerve, Neuropathy of the right upper extremity median nerve, Neuropathy of the left lower extremity femoral nerve, Diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction (DM-II), Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106400
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