The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for type II diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease associated with diabetes mellitus prior to November 4, 2016, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus or a rating in excess of 60 percent for chronic kidney disease associated with diabetes mellitus prior to November 4, 2016. Separate compensable ratings are granted for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus required regulation of activities or that his chronic kidney disease associated with diabetes mellitus warranted a rating in excess of 60 percent prior to November 4, 2016. The medical records did not support separate compensable ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease associated with diabetes mellitus, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18149817
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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