Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as higher levels of special monthly compensation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a basis for an earlier effective date or a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, nor was there sufficient evidence to warrant a higher level of SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, neck disorder, skin disorder, claimed as psoriasis, nerve-related disorder of the trunk or upper-extremities, claimed as nerve-related soft-tissue sarcoma, extremities or trunk, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25110520
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