The Board denied service connection for schwannoma, claimed as a result of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I was rated at 40 percent and the effective date for this rating is not granted.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus type I was denied, as well as his request for a prior effective date.
The deciding factor: There is no published scientific literature establishing a link between solvent exposure and schwannoma. The medical evidence does not support the Veteran's claim that his schwannoma began during service or is related to his in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran’s diabetes mellitus type I requires insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities for a 40 percent rating. However, there are no episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalizations or visits to diabetic care providers that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- schwannoma, diabetes mellitus type I
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19107639
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