The Veteran was granted a 20 percent disability rating for dry eye syndrome and effective dates prior to August 1, 2024, for the award of service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is rated at 20 percent due to its bilateral nature. The effective date was granted prior to August 1, 2024, because the claim was filed within one year of the effective date of the PACT Act.

Claimed conditions

dry eye syndrome, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, hallux valgus (left foot), hallux valgus (right foot), pelvic floor myalgia with bowel incontinence, pelvic floor myalgia with urinary incontinence, tinnitus, total hysterectomy, hysterectomy scar, vaginal prolapse, vulva atrophy

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

November 14, 2025

Citation

A25099076

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