The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and related complications have been granted service connection, but the Board has determined that an extraschedular rating for type I diabetes mellitus is not warranted. The ratings for cardiomyopathy are also denied. Separate compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, onychomycosis of the bilateral great toes (prior to October 23, 2008), and seborrhea with folliculitis have been denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has not resulted in marked interference in his employment or frequent hospitalizations, and the symptoms are contemplated by the current rating of 40 percent. The criteria for extraschedular consideration were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- type I diabetes mellitus, cardiomyopathy, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 20, 2013
- Citation
- 1316476
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