The Veteran's initial disability evaluations for diabetes mellitus type I and irritable bowel syndrome were denied as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation than the assigned ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran required insulin but did not have regulated activities, while his irritable bowel syndrome was mild with occasional episodes of abdominal distress. These conditions did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type I, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 24, 2010
- Citation
- 1023511
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for his diabetes mellitus, a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, and a total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities.
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