The Veteran's claim for earlier effective dates for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and residuals of squamous cell carcinoma was granted. Effective July 16, 2018, the Veteran received service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, and effective August 31, 2018, he received service connection for residuals of squamous cell carcinoma.,The initial rating for diabetes mellitus type II remains at 20 percent. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The earlier effective dates were granted based on the continuous pursuit of claims by the Veteran, and his diagnosis with these conditions prior to the respective effective dates.,The initial rating for diabetes mellitus type II remains at 20 percent as the evidence does not support a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus type II, Residuals of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2023
- Citation
- A23031063
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