The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for diabetic nephropathy associated with type II diabetes mellitus was denied as the earliest date of entitlement is January 4, 2019.,The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for type II diabetes mellitus was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7913.,The Veteran's claim for a separate compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction associated with type II diabetes mellitus was denied as he already has a compensable rating for this condition.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of diabetic nephropathy prior to January 4, 2019. The effective date is therefore set at the earliest date of entitlement.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus required only restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent during the period on appeal, not meeting the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7913.,The Veteran already has a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with his type II diabetes mellitus.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Nephropathy, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Bilateral Diabetic Retinopathy, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2020
- Citation
- A20016981
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- Granted
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- Granted
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