The veteran's diabetes mellitus and related conditions are currently rated at the maximum available disability ratings.,The veteran seeks an increased rating for his impotency, which is not a symptom of his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II with Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Gastroparesis, Impotency (secondary to diabetes mellitus)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2004
- Citation
- 0432455
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