The veteran's diabetes mellitus was granted a disability evaluation of 20 percent effective August 23, 1990. The initial compensable rating for diabetic retinopathy was also granted.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus warranted an increased evaluation to 20 percent effective August 23, 1990, and a compensable disability evaluation for his diabetic retinopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0608776
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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