The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of medically necessary regulation of activities due to diabetes, which is required for a higher rating.,The Veteran also had his TDIU granted effective from June 15, 2023 until August 7, 2024 and from October 1, 2025.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the claim that regulation of activities was medically necessary due to diabetes. The Veteran's DM did not require such a restriction as part of its management.,The Veteran had multiple service-connected disabilities and their combined effect prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantial employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Right Upper Extremity (RUE) Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity (LUE) Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity (RLE) Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity (LLE) Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2026
- Citation
- A26004912
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