The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and cardiac disabilities were denied as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to his in-service exposures.,The Veteran's left foot disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (depression, anxiety, and mood swings) were also denied.
The deciding factor: Service connection was denied because there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to his in-service exposures.,The Veteran's left foot disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (depression, anxiety, and mood swings) were also denied as there was insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to his in-service exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type 2, ischemic congestive cardiomyopathy and coronary arteriosclerosis, atriial fibrillation and sinus bradycardia, left foot disability (loss of feeling in feet), acquired psychiatric disorder (depression, anxiety, and mood swings)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23025143
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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