diabetes Diabetes Ii

[rlgrabar]

I have Diabetes II with Neuropathy in all four limbs from Agent Orange. While in for my C & P for the Diabetes, I was sent to a heart specialist, who found a slightly enlarged heart and something with the heart beat. Is this all related to the Diabetes and or the Venous Insuficiency I receive 30% for in my left leg? What percent does the VA put on Diabetes with neuropathy in both limbs.

[Pete53]

Your heart condition is probably due to AO diabetes.

[12R3G]

Neuropathy is rated seperately for each limb--so each limb will get a rating based on the diagnostic codes in the ratings table--it's the 8000 series of codes (check 8523 for right lower, and 8623 for left lower extremity?).

DMII ratings are based soley on the DM: 20% is typical and covers most of us on oral meds, diet, exercise and even insulin. 40% adds a doctor ordered restriction of activies (you get too many lows and have to reduce your physical activities to compensate).

DM is a Coronary / Artery (CAD) like disease, so yes, the heart could easily berelated to DMII.

[trailblazer]

I to have dibeties II, and yes it dose affect our whole body over a period of time. So if you have a good Dr. they would inform you of this and restrict your activities. I was awarded 40% on my frist claim for dietbetes but he never told me about restricted activieties. I have had some low suger episodes and they are frigtening, especially if you are are along. You become confused and disorented. I keep orange juice in the fridge just to take care of this. Remember, they can always get your sugar down but its hard to get back up. Watch your activties and check your blood sugar while being active as it can drop like a rock in less than 5 minutes.

[Eric_M]

I am fan of glucose tabs for low blood suger reactions.

Not tasty, but very effective.

A quart of ice cream will do the trick, just takes longer, ha!

Eric

[12R3G]

Glucose tabs work...but you're right, not very tasty; most likely on purpose B)

Sweet Tarts work great--the smaller ones are 1 carb per piece, the larger (the ones in the rolls right next to the point of impulse purchase, AKA the cash register) ones are 3 carbs each. I have my wife carry them in her handbag when we are travelling togeather--always nearby, but not so near.

[john999]

You need to get a medical opinion that your heart condition and all the other secondary conditions are the result of your DMII. I have DMII from AO and got 10% for PN in all four limbs and 60% for heart condition. I got medical opinions on all these claims and I had to appeal also, so fight on since the heart condition needs to get SC'ed. When you file a claim for the heart ask for more for the leg as well. It usually can't hurt. There is a condition with leg veins or arteries that can be very dangerous. I think it is deep thrombosis or something like that. A CT scan of your legs can identify that problem. I have artery disease in my legs which tipped me off to possible heart problems as well. It was caught by a CT scan that was looking for something else.