The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date than November 7, 2014, for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction and diabetic peripheral neuropathy in each lower extremity based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a September 2009 rating decision.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no CUE in the September 2009 rating decision as the claims for service connection were not reasonably raised by the record prior to that date.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction, left lower extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25010416
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to May 23, 2024.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities, finding that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, heart conditions, skin cancer, and sleep apnea to obtain additional medical evidence.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed motions to revise on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) a July 2021 decision regarding earlier effective dates for service connection for various diabetic conditions.
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