The Board denied an initial rating higher than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with hypertension, proteinuria, erectile dysfunction and dry eyes as the evidence did not show insulin dependence or regulation of activities.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of insulin dependence or regulation of activities to support a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7913.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus with hypertension, proteinuria, erectile dysfunction and dry eyes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0908940
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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