Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and awarded an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, but denied other claims.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypertension was service-connected under the PACT Act, allowing for an earlier effective date. However, no compensable rating was granted for his hypertension or other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Right Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020697
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