The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, left foot peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, and hypertension, effective from November 2, 2022. Other claims were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's OSA, migraine headaches, vertigo, bilateral kidney issues, or other conditions began during or as a result of military service, and there was no current diagnosis for these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, Left foot peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, Hypertension, Migraine headaches, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Vertigo, Bilateral kidney issues, Left elbow disability, Right elbow disability, Left hand and fingers disability, Right hand and fingers disability, Left hip disability, Right hip disability, Left ankle disability, Right ankle disability, Back disability, Gastritis/gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25027792
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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