The Veteran's claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and his military service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,For peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, the Veteran's claims were also denied as there was no credible or probative evidence linking the condition to service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran did not have a current disability (diabetes and peripheral neuropathy) for which presumptive service connection could be granted due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claims were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II diabetes mellitus, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2022
- Citation
- A22026323
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