For the initial rating period from March 31, 2008 to November 24, 2010, a disability rating higher than 10 percent for diabetes mellitus was denied.,From November 24, 2010 onwards, a disability rating higher than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus was denied.,For the initial rating period from March 31, 2008 to September 6, 2016, a disability rating higher than 20 percent for left upper extremity (LUE) peripheral neuropathy and right upper extremity (RUE) peripheral neuropathy was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus did not require insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents prior to November 24, 2010.,Diabetes mellitus from November 24, 2010 onwards was managed with oral hypoglycemic agents and diet alone without requiring regulation of activities.,Left upper extremity (LUE) and right upper extremity (RUE) peripheral neuropathy did not approximate moderate incomplete paralysis as required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2021
- Citation
- 21071335
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- Granted
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