The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for DM with hypertension, ED, and bilateral nuclear sclerotic cataracts and retinopathy was denied. The rating assigned is 40 percent effective February 7, 2013.
The deciding factor: The criteria for a higher rating were not met as the disability did not meet the requirements of Regulation of Activities or Compensable complications that would be separately evaluated.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus type II (DM), Hypertension, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Bilateral Nuclear Sclerotic Cataracts and Retinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19194034
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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