The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied, and his initial evaluation for diabetes mellitus was granted at a 20 percent rating effective August 15, 2008.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish the onset of diabetes prior to August 15, 2008, which is when the Veteran's first diagnosis of diabetes was documented in VA records. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as there was no medical evidence showing a link between the claimed conditions and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1013830
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What this means for you
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