The appeal for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction was dismissed, and the claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for any of the conditions on appeal, as the Veteran's symptoms and medical records did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity sciatic nerve, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve, Hypertension, Bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25026119
What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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