The Board has granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, anxiety disorder, and diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's left knee disability is presumed to have been incurred in service due to a diagnosed condition during active duty. His anxiety disorder is related to his military service, specifically exposure to traumatic events. Diabetes mellitus is found to be at least as likely as not caused by the Veteran's reported exposure to Malathion insecticide while serving as an air policeman.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's left knee degenerative arthritis, anxiety disorder, and diabetes mellitus are related to his military service, with particular emphasis on the Veteran's reported exposures during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative arthritis, anxiety disorder, diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2018
- Citation
- 1805283
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