The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II is rated at 20 percent and denied for a higher rating. Initial disability ratings of 30% and 20% are granted for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and left upper extremity respectively.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as diabetes mellitus Type II is currently rated at 20 percent due to requiring an oral hypoglycemic agent (Metformin or glyburide) and a restricted diet. The Veteran's disability does not require regulation of activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus Type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2019
- Citation
- 19120538
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- Partly granted
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