The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction was reopened, service connection for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure is denied, hypertension and onychomycosis of the left nail are not granted, but a higher rating of 20% for left foot plantar fasciitis from January 25, 2018 is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted new evidence that raised a new theory of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and established it as related to service. Service connection was denied for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure because the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or have documented exposure to herbicides. Hypertension and onychomycosis were not granted as they are not presumed diseases under VA law, and there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, onychomycosis of the left nail, big toe (claimed as foot condition), left foot plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18136701
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