The veteran's diabetes mellitus Type II, with mild peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet, is currently rated at 20 percent disabling. The current rating adequately compensates for his condition.
The deciding factor: The veteran's diabetes mellitus does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it has not required regulation of activities or restriction of diet.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus Type II, mild peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0637221
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