The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder other than post-radiation dermatitis was reopened, and his diabetes mellitus type II is rated at 20 percent. The earlier effective date for SMC based on the loss of use of a creative organ is denied. His TDIU claim remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes requires an oral hypoglycemic agent and a restricted diet, which supports a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7913. The evidence does not support higher ratings as he has not required insulin or regulation of activities due to his diabetes.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin Disorder (Urticaria), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, Eczema
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2016
- Citation
- 1610083
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