The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with associated diabetic retinopathy, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic nephropathy are currently rated at 20 percent. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for separate compensable evaluations for any of these conditions or for peripheral neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently evaluated as 20 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 7913 due to its manifestations including a restricted diet and oral hypoglycemic agent. The diabetic retinopathy does not meet the criteria for separate compensable evaluation (Diagnostic Codes 6006 or 4.84). Erectile dysfunction is rated as 20 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 7522 due to deformity of the penis with loss of erectile power. Diabetic nephropathy is noncompensably disabling under Diagnostic Code 7541, as there are no albumin and casts or recurring hypertension. Peripheral neuropathy does not meet the criteria for separate compensable evaluation (Diagnostic Codes 8520).
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic retinopathy, erectile dysfunction, diabetic nephropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 3, 2012
- Citation
- 1223059
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What you can do next
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