The Veteran's diabetic retinopathy with cataracts was rated noncompensable (0 percent) prior to March 8, 2021. The Board found no evidence of decreased visual acuity or other visual impairment, or incapacitating episodes.,For diabetes mellitus, type II, the Veteran received a 20 percent rating from April 27, 2007 to February 3, 2021 and a 40 percent rating as of February 3, 2021. The Veteran seeks higher ratings for both periods.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any incapacitating episodes or decreased visual acuity that would warrant an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy with Cataracts, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21075674
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