The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, except for erectile dysfunction which was granted a 20 percent rating. Service connection for PTSD was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease did not meet the criteria for higher ratings; however, his erectile dysfunction met the criteria for a 20 percent rating. The reduction in the evaluation of his right lower extremity peripheral vascular disease was upheld as proper.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus, type II, Hypertension, Erectile dysfunction, Peripheral vascular disease, left lower extremity, Peripheral vascular disease, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0909797
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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