The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus (type II) is denied. The evidence does not support a higher rating based on the current level of disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and records do not indicate that the veteran's diabetes mellitus is more than moderately disabling, warranting a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus (type II)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2003
- Citation
- 0305242
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