The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I has been rated at 20 percent since September 2017. The Board found that the condition does not warrant a higher rating as it did not require regulation of activities, including avoidance of strenuous occupational and recreational activities.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports consistently indicated that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I required only daily insulin injections and dietary restrictions without requiring regulation of activities. The Board found this to be inconsistent with the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7913.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus, type I
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
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- Decision date
- February 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23007925
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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