The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in rating or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating or service connection for any of the conditions listed.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left knee disability, Right knee disability, Erectile dysfunction, Bilateral shoulder strain (right and left), Dry skin disability, Left upper extremity nerve disability, Right upper extremity nerve disability, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Low back strain with arthritis and instability, Arthritis of the cervical spine, Diabetes mellitus, type II, Bilateral Achilles disability, Left hip and thigh strain, Right hip and thigh strain, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Rhinitis, Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24084920
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder with anxious distress, alcohol use disorder, tension headaches, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and erectile dysfunction, all of which are found to be related to the Veteran's military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matters for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and conducting VA examinations.
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