The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction and vertigo, but granted a separate 10 percent rating for vertigo associated with DM2. The Board also denied initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for right upper extremity and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 required regulation of activities, which is necessary for a higher rating. For vertigo, there was sufficient evidence to warrant a separate 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6204. The peripheral neuropathy ratings were denied as the evidence showed only mild incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Vertigo, Right Upper Extremity (RUE) Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity (LUE) Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25010700
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