The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 was initially rated at 10 percent from April 30, 2004, to February 20, 2006. Since then, it has been rated at 20 percent since February 21, 2006.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 required only a restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent or insulin in addition to the restriction of activities defined as avoidance of strenuous occupational and recreational activities. This did not warrant higher ratings under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20006999
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 15, 2023.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and an initial 40 percent rating for IVDS, while denying higher ratings for radiculopathy of the lower extremities, a residual scar, and bilateral foot disability. The effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits was also granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a TDIU and DEA eligibility prior to August 7, 2012, for further development.
- Partly granted
The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction and vertigo, but granted a separate 10 percent rating for vertigo associated with DM2. The Board also denied initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for right upper extremity and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.
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