The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is rated at 40 percent, with separate ratings of 10 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the left and right lower extremities, as well as a separate rating of 10 percent for diabetic nephropathy. The Veteran's hypertension has not been found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus requires insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities, warranting a 40 percent rating under DC 7913. Separate ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the left and right lower extremities are assigned based on mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve and femoral nerves, respectively. The Veteran's diabetic nephropathy is rated separately as it does not overlap with other service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Diabetic Nephropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2016
- Citation
- 1600916
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