The Board denied an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus type 1 and residuals of prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction and residual voiding dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type 1, Residuals of prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction and residual voiding dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25032695
What this means for you
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