The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (LLE) and right lower extremity (RLE) are both rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran’s diabetes mellitus type II requires regulation of activities, which is necessary for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7913. The VA examinations consistently found no need to regulate activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity (LLE), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity (RLE)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21023231
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