The veteran's diabetes mellitus was rated at 20% from June 8, 1990 to June 5, 1996 and at 40% since September 17, 2004. The Board found that the disability warranted a higher rating based on its severity.
The deciding factor: The veteran's diabetes mellitus required insulin use, restricted diet, and regulation of activities from September 17, 2004 onwards, warranting a 40% evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Type-II diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2006
- Citation
- 0600612
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus is productive of the use of insulin and diet restriction, with regulation of activity. The criteria for a rating of 40 percent have been met.
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