Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed for proposed reductions in ratings for degenerative arthritis, left ankle, and left knee osteoarthritis, limitation of flexion. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetes mellitus and service connection for hypercholesterolemia were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the claims as it showed that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus was managed by diet only and his high cholesterol, while diagnosed, did not result in any functional impairment or disability for which compensation could be granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis, left ankle, Left knee osteoarthritis, limitation of flexion, Diabetes mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25022079
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