Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for his diabetes mellitus, a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, and a total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support that the veteran's conditions had worsened within one year prior to filing his claim, thus denying entitlement to earlier effective dates or increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Alcohol Use Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25105210
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