Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and remanded claims for service connection for eczema, COPD, lumbosacral strain with IVDS, bilateral restless leg syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and lung nodules.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was managed by a restricted diet only, not requiring daily insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. The Board found no evidence of a higher rating based on the current disability picture.
- Claimed conditions
- eczema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), restless leg syndrome of right lower extremity, restless leg syndrome left lower extremity, obstructive sleep apnea, lung nodules
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25103746
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