Partly granted
The appeal for prostate cancer was dismissed because it was already granted. The veteran's rating for a left foot disorder was restored to 20%. The appeals for higher ratings for the left foot and knee disorders were remanded.
The deciding factor: The reduction of the Veteran's left foot disability rating was improper because it did not discuss whether any improvement in the Veteran's disability actually reflects an improvement in his ability to function under the ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- prostate cancer, osteoarthritis residuals of a left foot fracture (left foot disorder), left knee strain, status post arthroscopy (left knee disorder)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004455
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