The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is currently rated at 20 percent, effective June 13, 2005. For the period prior to November 20, 2015, he was granted a separate rating of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 requires oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin and a restricted diet but not regulation of activities. For the period prior to November 20, 2015, he had mild neuropathic symptoms in both lower extremities associated with his diabetes.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type 2, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, skin infection (tinea corporis and candidiasis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 3, 2017
- Citation
- 1731204
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection were dismissed due to his death.
- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective October 24, 2017. The attorney fees are eligible based on the past-due benefits awarded in the May 2021 rating decision.
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