The Board granted service connection for pancreatic cancer status post partial pancreatectomy and related conditions, but denied an increased rating for hypertension.

The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's current disabilities were due to his military service or secondary to a service-connected condition, so all claims were resolved in favor of the Veteran.

Claimed conditions

Pancreatic cancer status post partial pancreatectomy, Diabetes mellitus as secondary to service-connected pancreatic cancer, Erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus, Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus, Scar from pancreas surgery as secondary to service-connected pancreatic cancer, Depression as secondary to pancreatic cancer

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 8, 2025

Citation

A25087153

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