The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied, except for a grant of a 20 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity beginning May 9, 2011, and a 20 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity beginning May 9, 2011. The Veteran's diabetes was rated at 20 percent since it did not require insulin or regulation of activities.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s diabetes required oral medication and a restricted diet but no insulin and no regulation of activities, which did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 7913. The peripheral neuropathy was rated at 20 percent since it met the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis as of May 9, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20066844
What this means for you
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