The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with nephropathy, retinopathy and erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20%.,Prior to June 1, 2006, the Veteran's neuropathy in his right foot was rated at 10%, while in his left foot it was also rated at 10%. After that date, both conditions were rated at 20%.,The Veteran requested withdrawal of his claim for increased SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus required insulin during the appeal period but never necessitated regulation of activities. The RO assigned a 20% evaluation, which is the highest rating available under DC 7913.,Prior to June 1, 2006, the Veteran's neuropathy in his right foot caused no more than mild nerve damage and was rated at 10%. After that date, it worsened to moderate nerve damage and was rated at 20%.,Prior to June 1, 2006, the Veteran's neuropathy in his left foot also caused no more than mild nerve damage and was rated at 10%. After that date, it worsened to moderate nerve damage and was rated at 20%.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, neuropathy of the right foot, neuropathy of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2013
- Citation
- 1309883
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- Granted
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