The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II has been rated based on the need for insulin treatment and dietary restrictions.,The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent prior to April 14, 2008, and 30 percent from April 14, 2008.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity has been rated based on mild symptoms such as diminished sensation and reflexes.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity has been rated based on moderate symptoms such as pain and numbness prior to April 14, 2008, and moderately severe symptoms interfering with his ability to walk from that date forward.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity has been rated based on moderate symptoms such as pain and numbness prior to April 14, 2008, and moderately severe symptoms interfering with his ability to walk from that date forward.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity has been rated based on moderate symptoms such as pain and numbness prior to April 14, 2008, and moderately severe symptoms interfering with his ability to walk from that date forward.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated at a non-compensable level (null rating).,The Veteran's diabetic retinopathy has been rated based on visual acuity levels prior to April 14, 2008, and the severity of his vision impairment from that date forward.

The deciding factor: The criteria for a higher rating were not met as the Veteran did not experience ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalizations.,The criteria for a higher rating were not met due to blood pressure readings below the threshold of 110/70 mmHg and no episodes of hypertension requiring hospitalization.,The criteria for a higher rating were not met as the Veteran's symptoms did not include severe pain or significant impairment in function, such as inability to walk.,The criteria for a higher rating were not met due to the severity of his symptoms which did not interfere with his ability to walk.,The criteria for a higher rating were not met due to the severity of his symptoms which did not interfere with his ability to walk.,The criteria for a higher rating were not met due to the severity of his symptoms which did not interfere with his ability to walk.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction resulted in loss of erectile power that precluded vaginal penetration and ejaculation, warranting a non-compensable evaluation as he does not meet the criteria for any other rating under Diagnostic Code 7599-7522.,The criteria for a higher rating were not met due to visual acuity levels prior to April 14, 2008, and the severity of his vision impairment from that date forward.

Claimed conditions

diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, erectile dysfunction, diabetic retinopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

June 22, 2010

Citation

1023124

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