Dismissed
The appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and nephropathy was dismissed. The appeals for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, left lower extremity and right lower extremity were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the finding that the Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy resulted in moderately severe incomplete paralysis at any time during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and nephropathy, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, left lower extremity, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089287
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