The veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated peripheral neuropathy of the feet have been granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent, effective April 12, 2001.
The deciding factor: VA determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus warranted a 20% evaluation based on his need for dietary restrictions and occasional pain management.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus, Peripheral polyneuropathy, right foot, Peripheral polyneuropathy, left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 11, 2003
- Citation
- 0319777
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What this means for you
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