The Veteran's claim for retroactive induction into a vocational rehabilitation program was denied because the training he pursued during his initial period did not meet the criteria of being applicable to his disability, consistent with his abilities and interests.
The deciding factor: The training provided by VA in 1997 was deemed not suitable due to the Veteran's need for remedial math skills and his refusal of additional evaluation or counseling.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type I
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1421401
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type I and its associated diabetic neuropathy conditions are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The VA will need to provide a new examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I and whether it is related to his service-connected hypertension.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type I.
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