The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with peripheral vascular disease and associated peripheral neuropathies have been rated based on the current manifestations, but no higher ratings are warranted as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been rated based on the need for insulin without restriction of activities. The peripheral neuropathies have also been rated separately and individually, with mild sensory impairment in all affected extremities. These ratings are adequate as they reflect the current severity of the disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1038909
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