The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus was denied. The effective date of service connection for PTSD was changed from November 3, 2004 to November 3, 2003. The TDIU claim is pending and will be addressed after the increased rating claim has been fully developed.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus currently warrants a 20% rating based on its current severity. The effective date for service connection of PTSD was changed to November 3, 2003 due to new evidence submitted in support of his claim. The TDIU claim is pending and will be addressed after the increased rating claim has been fully developed.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1004403
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What this means for you
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