Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and left ear hearing loss. The veteran was granted a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increase in the rating for any of the service-connected conditions as they did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, status post coronary artery bypass graft, Diabetes mellitus type II, Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left ear hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108645
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