The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was not found to require regulation of activities prior to April 25, 2012.,Prior to April 25, 2012, the right foot disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and right foot disability were found to be well-managed without requiring regulation of activities or additional compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, Diabetes mellitus with Fournier gangrene, Status post right second metatarsal stress fracture (right foot fracture)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2014
- Citation
- 1408792
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
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