The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, with diabetic retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, is rated at 40 percent since August 2, 2018. The rating for erectile dysfunction remains denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran requires insulin more than once daily, regulation of activities, and a restricted diet to manage his diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities since August 2, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Retinopathy, Peripheral Neuropathy (Right Upper Extremity), Peripheral Neuropathy (Left Upper Extremity), Peripheral Neuropathy (Right Lower Extremity), Peripheral Neuropathy (Left Lower Extremity), Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2018
- Citation
- 18152590
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