The Veteran's type 2 diabetes, left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and dizziness have all been granted service connection. The effective date for the award of service connection for GERD is set at April 5, 2024. TDIU based on heart disability alone has also been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's type 2 diabetes resulted from his service-connected hypertension and was aggravated by this condition. His bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy and dizziness were both found to be related to his service-connected hypertension. The effective date for the award of service connection for GERD is set at April 5, 2024, as it arose before this date but was not previously service connected.
- Claimed conditions
- type 2 diabetes, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, dizziness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2026
- Citation
- A26004437
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that additional VA opinions are needed to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's dizziness, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and tension headaches, including migraines. The opinions should consider the Veteran's participation in a TERA and the combined effect of all his service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's dizziness condition is rated at a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6204, as the evidence does not show occasional staggering. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's exposure to mercury in dental amalgams and asbestos during service. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine if these exposures are related to his claimed disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to January 31, 2023.
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