The Board denied various claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, dismissed a claim for an earlier effective date for Cushing's syndrome, and remanded claims for erectile dysfunction, multiple sclerosis, and TDIU.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the assignment of an earlier effective date or grant of service connection as required by law and regulation.

Claimed conditions

Cushing's syndrome, left hip strain, right hip adduction of thigh, left hip flexion of thigh, right hip flexion of thigh, bilateral hearing loss, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), erectile dysfunction, multiple sclerosis, posttraumatic migraines

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 23, 2025

Citation

A25091709

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