The Board denied a rating higher than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus required daily insulin injections and a restricted diet, but his level of activity was not limited by his diabetes, which did not meet the requirements for a 40 percent rating or higher.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25044262
What this means for you
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