The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent prior to July 14, 2017. A rating of 40 percent is granted beginning July 14, 2017.,A rating in excess of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus beginning July 14, 2017, is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations indicated that the Veteran's diabetes was managed by a restricted diet and oral hypoglycemic agent, but not regulation of activities as part of its medical management. The evidence did not show episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring one or two hospitalizations per year or twice a month visits to a diabetic care provider.,The VA examination in March 2018 indicated that the Veteran's diabetes required insulin, a restricted diet, and regulation of activities. However, there was no evidence showing at least three hospitalizations per year or weekly visits to a diabetic care provider.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19144197
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