The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation at the intermediate rate between (m) and (n), effective October 24, 2023. The Board remands issues related to higher staged ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities and higher levels of special monthly compensation.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, including a heart disability rated at 100 percent and a psychiatric disability rated at 50 percent. The Board remands issues related to higher staged ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities and higher levels of special monthly compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (right upper extremity), Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (left upper extremity)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25109980
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