The veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II was granted a 40 percent disability rating effective August 25, 2005. His peripheral neuropathy and arteriosclerotic vascular disease of the lower extremities were each increased to 20 percent ratings effective October 8, 2002 and February 12, 2003 respectively. The veteran's erectile dysfunction was granted special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ effective May 8, 2001.
The deciding factor: The RO assigned the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7913 (diabetes mellitus) and increased ratings based on medical evidence showing that the veteran's service-connected disabilities required insulin therapy, regulation of activities, and restriction of daily life. The RO also granted special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, Type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, arteriosclerotic vascular disease of the left lower extremity, arteriosclerotic vascular disease of the right lower extremity, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0636623
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