The Veteran's appeal was granted for various disabilities, including service connection for depressive disorder and increased evaluations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting multiple nerve groups. A SMC based on need for aid and attendance was also awarded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for service connection for depressive disorder was granted as it is related to his service-connected disabilities. The appeal for various increased evaluations of diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting multiple nerve groups, including all right radicular nerve groups, was granted based on new evidence submitted prior to February 25, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (left femoral nerve), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (right femoral nerve), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (left sciatic nerve), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (right sciatic nerve), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (all left radicular nerve groups), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (all right radicular nerve groups)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 29, 2026
- Citation
- A26039932
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