The Board has determined that the reduction in evaluation for non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy from 10% to 0%, effective September 13, 2005, was proper.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no objective findings of bilateral or unilateral damage to the retina with irregular duplicated, enlarged, or diminished image, which is required for a 10% evaluation. The Veteran's eye disability did not meet any other criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- September 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0936611
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- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy does not meet the criteria for a separate compensable rating, as there is no evidence of visual impairment or incapacitating episodes due to this condition.
- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has restored the previously reduced disability ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, finding that there was no actual improvement in these conditions at the time of reduction.
- Dismissed
The appellant's claims have been dismissed due to his death, and no longer have jurisdiction.
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