The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for diabetic retinopathy was denied, and the reduction of his evaluation from 10% to noncompensable effective December 12, 2019 is also denied.,An earlier effective date prior to March 10, 2016, for the grant of a higher rating of 10 percent for diabetic retinopathy was not granted. The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for diabetic retinopathy before December 12, 2019 and compensable thereafter is also denied.,The reduction from 10% to noncompensable effective December 12, 2019 was found proper based on improvement in the Veteran's condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show entitlement to a higher evaluation prior to March 10, 2016.,The reduction of the evaluation from 10% to noncompensable effective December 12, 2019 was proper as the Veteran's condition improved after that date.,Prior to December 12, 2019, the Veteran had moderate retinopathy and a visual field defect. After December 12, 2019, his vision improved.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic retinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24028063
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