The Veteran's initial ratings for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and chronic kidney disease have been granted. The Veteran is currently receiving a 40 percent rating for diabetes mellitus.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus requires insulin shots between once and twice daily, a restricted diet, and regulation of activities due to fatigue, warranting a 40 percent rating under DC 7913.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Chronic Kidney Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1022651
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What this means for you
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