The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is rated at 20 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's diabetic sensory peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the lower extremities is currently rated at 40 percent each for the right and left legs. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of marked muscular atrophy.
The deciding factor: The criteria for a disability rating greater than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II under DC 7913 have not been met because there is no medical evidence showing regulation of activities as part of the management of diabetes mellitus.,For diabetic sensory PN, the Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of marked muscular atrophy in either lower extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Diabetic Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) of the Lower Extremities, Diabetic Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) of the Upper Extremities, Nephropathy with Hypertension associated with Diabetes Mellitus Type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22042881
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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