The Veteran's anemia is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetic nephropathy.,Service connection for diabetic nephropathy has been granted with a rating of 80 percent effective November 14, 2022, and 100 percent from July 20, 2023.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent prior to December 10, 2017, and the claim is denied for higher ratings based on current evidence not meeting criteria for a 40 or 60 percent rating under DC 7913.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities has been granted with initial evaluations of 10 percent each.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's anemia is found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetic nephropathy, as supported by a VA examination opinion and corroborated by other evidence.,The Veteran's GFR decreased significantly from November 14, 2022, requiring a higher rating of 80 percent effective that date and 100 percent thereafter due to the severity of his kidney disability.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent based on its current manifestations. The evidence does not meet criteria for a higher rating under DC 7913, as no medical documentation indicates regulation of activities are required.,Service connection has been granted for peripheral neuropathy affecting both lower extremities with initial evaluations of 10 percent each.

Claimed conditions

anemia, diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

80%

Decision date

November 20, 2024

Citation

24033210

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