The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and other benefits, finding that his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, degenerative disc disease, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable regulations.

Claimed conditions

diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral arterial disease of the left lower extremity, peripheral arterial disease of the right lower extremity, degenerative disc disease with stenosis, erectile dysfunction, hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 9, 2025

Citation

A25087859

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