The Veteran's service connection claim for type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure is denied as there is insufficient credible evidence of such exposure.,PTSD is rated at 50% based on symptoms including sleep disturbances, moderate memory problems, and occasional suicidal ideation. The Veteran meets the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service personnel records do not indicate any herbicide exposure in Panama, and there is no credible evidence to support his claim of such exposure.,PTSD symptoms are consistent with the 50% rating criteria, but the Veteran's condition does not meet the higher 70% or 100% criteria due to lack of occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- type II diabetes mellitus, posttraumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2017
- Citation
- 1753859
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