The veteran's claims for higher disability ratings were denied, but some initial ratings were granted. The issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, headaches, sleep apnea, and increased special monthly compensation were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the criteria for the higher ratings had not been met based on the evidence provided.

Claimed conditions

residuals of prostate cancer with urinary frequency, retroperitoneal fibrosis, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve), peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic nerve), peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (femoral nerve), peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (femoral nerve), erectile dysfunction, headaches, sleep apnea, cataracts with pseudophakia associated with type II diabetes mellitus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 14, 2025

Citation

25000474

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