The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2 is currently rated at 10 percent and effective May 28, 2011. The Veteran is granted a separate initial compensable rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity prior to May 28, 2011, but not in excess of 10 percent thereafter. Erectile dysfunction is also rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2 has been shown to be manageable by a restricted diet and thus warrants a 10 percent rating under the criteria for DC 7913. The peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was found to be mild throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Status-post hemorrhoidectomy, Diabetes mellitus, type 2
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2013
- Citation
- 1310024
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