The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is rated at 40 percent, effective October 8, 2015. Prior to January 23, 2016, the Veteran was not entitled to a TDIU due to his employment status. Effective January 23, 2016, he is now entitled to a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 required regulation of activities and avoidance of strenuous occupational and recreational activities, warranting a 40 percent rating since October 8, 2015. Prior to January 23, 2016, he was gainfully employed, meeting the economic component for a TDIU. Effective January 23, 2016, his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type 2, Renal involvement with hypertension, Bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Bilateral hearing loss, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23002196
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