The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and ischemic heart disease are granted as service-connected. Diabetes mellitus, type II and cataracts (secondary to diabetes mellitus) are remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The claims of diabetes mellitus, type II and cataracts (secondary to diabetes mellitus) were not addressed due to the lack of evidence regarding radiation exposure, which is a necessary element for these claims. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and ischemic heart disease are granted as they meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- right ear hearing loss, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, cataracts
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23004512
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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.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of right ear hearing loss, and the case is dismissed.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims for sleep apnea and an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II.
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