The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and diabetes mellitus type II, but denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction prior to December 18, 2020. The Board also granted service connection for hypertension as aggravated beyond the natural progression of a pre-existing disorder.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record not supporting a finding that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss or erectile dysfunction had worsened beyond their initial ratings, while tinnitus and diabetes mellitus type II were found to be etiologically attributable to active duty service. Hypertension was also found to have been aggravated by active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25088864
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