The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been treated with oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin, but does not require regulation of activities or hospitalization.,Since March 24, 2009, the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 40 percent due to restrictions on strenuous activity.,The Veteran's diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity results in weakness and pain but no significant chronic motor or sensory abnormality.,The Veteran's diabetic neuropathy of the right lower extremity also results in weakness and pain, with a history of exacerbation over the course of the appeal period.,The Veteran's diabetic amyotrophy of the right lower extremity is rated at 10 percent due to an exacerbation that resolved over time.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support ratings greater than those assigned, as the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and related neuropathies have not required regulation of activities or hospitalization.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity, diabetic neuropathy of the right lower extremity, diabetic amyotrophy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2010
- Citation
- 1039583
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