The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for type 2 diabetes mellitus was denied as his disability picture did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran required only a restricted diet and oral hypoglycemic agents, which did not require regulation of activities or hospitalizations.
- Claimed conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH), Nuclear Senile Cataracts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2023
- Citation
- A23030507
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