The veteran was granted a 40% disability rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both legs, but this was later reduced to 10%. The veteran was denied a higher rating for eye conditions and adaptive equipment.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms and the criteria set forth in the VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

Claimed conditions

diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity, diabetic retinopathy with epiretinal membrane with myopia and open angle glaucoma of the right eye and bilateral cataracts

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 24, 2025

Citation

A25006354

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