The veteran's claim for a higher rating for sarcoidosis was denied. The veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for hypertension and an earlier effective date of May 15, 2018, for service connection. The veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic kidney disease was denied, but an earlier effective date of May 15, 2018, for service connection was granted. The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction (ED) was denied, but an earlier effective date of May 15, 2018, for service connection was granted. Several issues were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence and legal criteria provided in the VA's regulations and diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

sarcoidosis, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, erectile dysfunction (ED), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 28, 2025

Citation

A25007290

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