The Board denied service connection for insomnia and denied initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus, 10 percent for right lower extremity sciatic nerve diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and 10 percent for left lower extremity sciatic nerve diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The lumbosacral strain claim was remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a current disability of insomnia or that the Veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus required more than a 20 percent rating under DC 7913, as it only required an oral hypoglycemic agent and a restricted diet.

Claimed conditions

Insomnia, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Right Lower Extremity Sciatic Nerve Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Sciatic Nerve Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Lumbosacral Strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 16, 2025

Citation

A25089481

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