The Board found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus is not insulin dependent and is controlled through oral medication and restricted diet. His activities are unrestricted, there is no evidence of progressive weight loss or episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reaction requiring hospitalization within the relevant rating period.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran's diabetes mellitus was not insulin dependent and was controlled through oral medication and restricted diet. There were no signs of progression such as weight loss, weakness, episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalization within the relevant rating period.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus, Type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2004
- Citation
- 0405333
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, Type II and remanded the claims for higher ratings for sciatic neuropathy, femoral neuropathy, PTSD, TDIU, SMC, and DEA benefits.
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