The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at the maximum available rating, and his diabetes mellitus, type II, does not warrant a higher initial rating. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability has been assigned the maximum schedular rating based on severe painful motion or weakness. His diabetes mellitus, type II, is controlled by insulin and diet without complications, thus not warranting a higher initial rating. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was denied as it is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.
- Claimed conditions
- status post total left knee replacement residuals, diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 8, 2017
- Citation
- 1720655
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