Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as service connection for several conditions.
The deciding factor: The weight of the evidence did not support an earlier effective date or a higher rating for the veteran's conditions, and there was no clear and unmistakable error in previous decisions.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, vertigo, sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098718
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