The veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as of January 4, 2021. However, the effective date prior to September 27, 2021 for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity varicose veins was denied. The claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus type II with complications and TDIU prior to January 4, 2021 were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment as of January 4, 2021.

Claimed conditions

bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremity varicose veins, diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and diabetic nephropathy, nephrolithiasis

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 13, 2025

Citation

A25002899

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