Partly granted
The veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and diabetic nephropathy were denied. However, the veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for erectile dysfunction, TDIU, and special monthly compensation based on housebound status from July 1, 2014. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence provided and the criteria set forth in VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic nephropathy, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- 25000745
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