The Veteran's diabetic nephropathy and type II diabetes mellitus have been granted increased ratings, while erectile dysfunction and hypertension remain denied.,A separate initial disability rating of 10 percent has been granted for right ankle instability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions were found to meet the criteria for higher ratings based on their severity and impact on daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Nephropathy, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Erectile Dysfunction, Hypertension, Right Ankle Arthritis Post-Fracture with Scar and Instability, Glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23045851
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Granted
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- Denied
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