The veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus Type II was denied, as the evidence did not show that his disability warranted an evaluation in excess of 20 percent prior to May 28, 2004. From May 28, 2004, he continued to be rated at 20 percent due to use of insulin and a restricted diet. The reduction from 60 percent for pulmonary tuberculosis with COPD was denied as not being proper.
The deciding factor: The veteran's diabetes mellitus Type II did not meet the criteria for an increased rating prior to May 28, 2004, when he continued to be rated at 20 percent due to use of insulin and a restricted diet. The reduction from 60 percent for pulmonary tuberculosis with COPD was denied as not being proper.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus Type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2005
- Citation
- 0529811
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient compliance with previous remands and additional development is needed, including research on potential exposure to herbicides and decontamination procedures. The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus Type II will be reconsidered.
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