The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus type I was denied prior to June 29, 2015. From June 29, 2015 to June 29, 2016, the Veteran received a 60% disability rating due to severe hypoglycemic episodes requiring hospitalization. After this period, the Veteran's diabetes was rated at 40%.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes required insulin, restricted diet and regulation of activities with episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring one hospital visit per year.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type I
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19135451
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of his service-connected Diabetes Mellitus Type I with erectile dysfunction is dismissed because the Veteran did not identify a specific decision he disagrees with in his Notice of Disagreement.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus type I was granted at a 20% level prior to April 1, 2016. From April 1, 2016 through September 28, 2016, the Veteran received an increased rating of 60%. The Board determined that this increase in rating is appropriate based on the evidence showing episodes of hypoglycemia requiring hospitalization and complications such as renal and ophthalmic issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type I, left leg amputation, and right leg amputation as they are not shown to have been incurred during a period of active service or active duty for training (ACDUTRA). The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are REMANDED.
- Granted
The Veteran's DM requires a 40 percent rating, effective August 3, 2007. The Board found that the Veteran's DM required regulation of activities and granted a 40 percent rating.
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