The veteran's diabetes mellitus was granted service connection with a non-compensable rating from May 25, 2001 to October 18, 2001. From October 19, 2001 onwards, he is rated at 20 percent for this condition. The veteran's hepatitis C has been granted service connection with a 40 percent rating since May 21, 2001. He also received TDIU benefits.
The deciding factor: The veteran's diabetes mellitus was initially granted service connection and rated non-compensable from May 25, 2001 to October 18, 2001 due to the need for a restricted diet and an oral hypoglycemic agent. From October 19, 2001 onwards, he is rated at 20 percent as his condition requires a restricted diet and an oral hypoglycemic agent but not insulin. His hepatitis C has been granted service connection with a 40 percent rating since May 21, 2001 due to varying levels of chronic fatigue and malaise.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2003
- Citation
- 0304801
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