The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent, hypertension at 10 percent, and erectile dysfunction at noncompensable (0 percent). The diabetic retinopathy with cataracts, vitreous degeneration, and bilateral pterygium was rated at 20 percent since March 14, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims for increased ratings as his diabetes mellitus required only an oral hypoglycemic agent, daily insulin injections, and a restricted diet without regulation of activities. His hypertension met the criteria for a 10 percent disability evaluation but not higher. His erectile dysfunction was rated noncompensable (0 percent) due to lack of penile deformity.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Hypertension, Erectile Dysfunction, Diabetic Retinopathy with Cataracts, Vitreous Degeneration, and Bilateral Pterygium
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22056525
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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