The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and reopening of previously denied service connection claims were evaluated. The claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus was not granted, as the evidence did not show restrictions or complications warranting a higher evaluation. Service connection for PTSD and bilateral knee disorder was reopened based on new evidence, but no new rating was assigned due to lack of compensable criteria. The Veteran's claim for residuals of bilateral leg disability remains denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, which does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under VA's schedular guidelines. Service connection for PTSD and bilateral knee disorder was reopened based on new evidence, but no additional rating was assigned because there are no compensable criteria under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bilateral knee disorder, residuals of bilateral leg disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1008229
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