Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's claims for a higher rating for hypertension and diabetic peripheral neuropathy were denied. The claims for service connection for back disability and GERD were remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the criteria for the claimed ratings were not met based on the evidence provided, and additional medical examinations are needed to address the claims for back disability and GERD.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cauda equina degenerative compression (back disability), gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25000751
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