The Veteran's initial increased rating for DM was granted, and a separate 10% rating was assigned for chronic diarrhea associated with DM. The TDIU claim prior to September 22, 2011, was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran met the schedular criteria for an initial 30 percent rating for DM due to his use of insulin and restricted diet, as well as a separate 10% rating for chronic diarrhea associated with DM. The TDIU claim prior to September 22, 2011, was granted based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Diarrhea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2014
- Citation
- 1424594
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