The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include panic attacks and an anxiety disorder as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology.
The deciding factor: There is no probative evidence showing that the Veteran's DM II or acquired psychiatric disorder began during active service or is otherwise related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type II (DM II), Acquired psychiatric disorder to include panic attacks and an anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23025999
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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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