Dismissed
The appeal for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the left ankle and erectile dysfunction was withdrawn by the Veteran, resulting in their dismissal. The claims for allergic rhinitis, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and migraine headaches are remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeals as to the issues of increased ratings for left ankle degenerative joint disease and erectile dysfunction. The remaining claims were remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding VA examination notifications.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, Erectile dysfunction, Allergic rhinitis, Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine (prior to November 3, 2024), Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106742
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