The veteran's appeal resulted in a mixed decision. Some ratings were granted, such as a 30 percent rating for anemia secondary to diabetes mellitus and increased ratings for diabetic neuropathy. However, other claims, including higher ratings for diabetes mellitus and earlier effective dates for service connection, were denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the criteria outlined in the Diagnostic Codes and the evidence of record at the time of the notice of the January 2022 agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) decision on appeal.

Claimed conditions

diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease of the left lower extremity, anemia secondary to diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of the left upper extremity, diabetic neuropathy of the right upper extremity, chronic kidney disease (CKD), service-connected disabilities

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 25, 2025

Citation

A25006693

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