The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is rated at 40 percent effective from May 3, 2018. Separate ratings of 20 percent are granted for peripheral neuropathies in the right and left upper extremities, bilateral cataracts and retinopathy, and angle-closure glaucoma.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was rated at 40 percent effective from May 3, 2018 due to his need for insulin once a day and regulation of activities. Separate ratings were granted for peripheral neuropathies in the upper extremities, bilateral cataracts and retinopathy, and angle-closure glaucoma.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Peripheral Neuropathies in Upper Extremities (Right and Left), Bilateral Cataracts and Retinopathy, Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 29, 2018
- Citation
- 18153623
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