The Board has decided the veteran's claims for higher ratings for his diabetes mellitus and dysthymic disorder. The initial rating for diabetes mellitus remains at 20 percent, but a higher 40 percent rating is granted as of May 10, 2006. The claim for a TDIU is denied, and the issue regarding whether he filed a timely appeal in response to the denial of an initial rating higher than 30 percent for his heart disease must be resolved.
The deciding factor: The veteran's diabetes mellitus has been rated based on its current manifestations since February 15, 2001. As of May 10, 2006, the disability requires more stringent management with regulation of activities, warranting a higher rating. The dysthymic disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, dysthymic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0631971
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