The veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy were partially granted. The claim for service connection for emphysema/COPD was remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the medical evidence and the criteria set forth in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

Claimed conditions

diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy left upper extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy right upper extremity, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the femoral nerve, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting the femoral nerve, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 17, 2025

Citation

A25004497

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