The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes required only restricted diet and one daily injection of insulin during the period prior to October 11, 2019, and did not require regulation of activities. For the period starting October 11, 2019, there was no evidence of episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalization or twice monthly visits to a diabetic care provider.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic retinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21062829
What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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