The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was initially rated at 20 percent prior to January 27, 2017. As of that date, the Veteran is now entitled to a 60 percent rating for his diabetes mellitus due to increased insulin requirements and hospitalizations. Pressure ulcers are also service-connected as secondary to the diabetes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes required more than one daily injection of insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring at least three hospitalizations per year or weekly visits to a diabetic care provider.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, pressure ulcers of the bilateral feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19131384
What this means for you
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