The decision granted earlier effective dates for DEA benefits, TDIU, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ from August 1, 2018, but denied increased ratings for PTSD, ED, left knee degenerative arthritis with synovitis and chondromalacia, and other conditions.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for higher ratings during the appeal period, while earlier effective dates were granted where appropriate under the law.
- Claimed conditions
- tenosynovitis with degenerative arthritis/trigger finger and gamekeeper's thumb, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), erectile dysfunction (ED), left knee lateral instability associated with left knee degenerative arthritis with synovitis and chondromalacia (left knee lateral instability), painful scars, degenerative arthritis of the spine with degenerative disc disease (a back condition), right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, voiding dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25041288
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,329 · Granted: 31% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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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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