The Veteran's initial claim for diabetes mellitus was granted and assigned a 20 percent evaluation from February 20, 2001. A subsequent increase to 40 percent was granted effective November 14, 2006. The Veteran's shell fragment wounds were rated as non-compensable prior to August 30, 2002 and compensable thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus required insulin, a restricted diet, and regulation of activities from February 20, 2001. The rating for this condition was increased to 40 percent effective November 14, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II diabetes mellitus, Shell fragment wound residuals of the right side of the head, Shell fragment wound residuals of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1008686
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