The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, but denied increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome and other conditions.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and the application of relevant legal standards to the Veteran's claims.

Claimed conditions

intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), sciatic radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (LLE), degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine, interstitial lung disease with pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and asbestosis, type II diabetes mellitus (DM), peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the right lower extremity (RLE), peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the left lower extremity (LLE), peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the right upper extremity (RUE), peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the left upper extremity (LUE), erectile dysfunction (ED), hypertension (HTN), coronary artery disease (CAD), left leg condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 21, 2025

Citation

A25090603

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