The veteran's increased rating claim for diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy was denied, and his special monthly compensation claim on account of loss of both feet with additional disabilities was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a 100% rating for diabetes mellitus under Diagnostic Code 7913, nor did it demonstrate anatomical loss or use of both hands or legs preventing natural knee action with prostheses in place as required for special monthly compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0013295
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