The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board denied a higher rating as his diabetes required only restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent during the period on appeal. For TDIU, the Veteran was granted from January 18, 2011, based on service-connected disabilities that rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II required only restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent during the period on appeal. The Board found no evidence of regulation of activities as defined by VA regulations for a higher rating. For TDIU, the Veteran was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type II, status post esophageal surgery with dysphagia and residual scar, peptic ulcer disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26017675
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