Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the right and left lower extremities. A compensable rating was also denied for chronic renal disease with hypertension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but not total occupational or social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Diabetes Mellitus Type II with Erectile Dysfunction, Right Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, including femoral nerve, Left Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, including femoral nerve, Chronic Renal Disease with Hypertension (HTN)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008789
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