The Veteran's diabetes, type I and status-post acute kidney injury secondary to diabetic ketoacidosis are granted as service-connected.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had an aggravation of symptoms on active duty leading to hospitalization for diabetes, type I, diabetic ketoacidosis, and acute kidney injury. The condition resolved but was considered a current disability during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes, type I, status-post acute kidney injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18161111
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