The Veteran's hyperkalemia, vitamin D deficiency, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia are not disabilities for VA compensation purposes.,The Board finds that the Veteran's diverticulosis did not begin during active duty service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.
The deciding factor: Hyperkalemia, vitamin D deficiency, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia are laboratory-confirmed clinical findings of abnormal blood chemistry characterized by elevated concentrations of potassium, glucose, and lack of sufficient vitamin D. They are not diseases, injuries, or disabilities for which VA compensation benefits are payable.,The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any complaints or treatment related to diverticulosis during his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- hyperkalemia, vitamin D deficiency, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18114945
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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