The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus (DMT2) and related secondary conditions. The case was remanded for additional development regarding a breathing condition.,Service connection for anatomical loss of the bilateral lower extremities and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, both claimed as secondary to DMT2, were denied. The case was also remanded for an addendum VA medical opinion on a breathing condition.,The Board denied service connection for stroke, which was claimed as secondary to DMT2. The case was also remanded for additional development regarding a breathing condition.,Service connection for type II diabetes mellitus (DMT2) and related secondary conditions were denied. Service connection for a breathing condition, to include asbestosis, was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that DMT2 began during service or was caused by any in-service event.,The evidence did not establish that anatomical loss of the bilateral lower extremities and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities were caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.,The evidence did not establish that stroke was caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.,There is conflicting evidence regarding whether asbestosis, which may be related to exposure during service, should be diagnosed. The case was remanded for an addendum VA medical opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- type II diabetes mellitus (DMT2), anatomical loss of the bilateral lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, stroke
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20041785
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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