Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus was denied, but they were granted an initial 20 percent evaluation for erectile dysfunction. The effective date for TDIU and DEA eligibility prior to May 10, 2018, was also denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence and regulations regarding the criteria for each rating and effective date.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type 2, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25005032
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