The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity was denied, and his claim for service connection for DVT of the right lower extremity, which he contends is related to his diabetes (presumed due to Agent Orange exposure), was also denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's DVT is less likely than not caused by or aggravated by his Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus or presumed exposure to herbicide agents in service.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Deep Vein Thrombosis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2021
- Citation
- A21016263
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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