The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction. Service connection was granted for a lumbar spine disorder, headaches, and dizziness. The TDIU claim was dismissed as moot.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for most conditions due to lack of in-service injury or disease, but supported service connection for lumbar spine disorder, headaches, and dizziness based on a direct link to active-duty service.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral hearing loss, Diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Erectile dysfunction (ED), Lumbar spine disorder, Headaches, Dizziness, Right lower extremity sciatic lumbar radiculopathy, Left lower extremity sciatic lumbar radiculopathy, Gastrointestinal disorder

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 4, 2025

Citation

A25095559

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