The Board denied service connection for an eye condition, carpal tunnel syndrome, and diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction. However, it granted a 70% rating for PTSD and separate 10% ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's eye conditions or carpal tunnel syndrome were caused by service or aggravated by his diabetes. However, there was sufficient evidence to grant increased ratings for PTSD and diabetic neuropathy based on the severity of symptoms reported during examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- eye condition, cataracts status post retina detachment, hypertensive retinopathy, high myopia, anisometropia, carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- 25012827
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