The Veteran's pituitary adenoma and secondary hypothyroidism are related to his in-service herbicide exposure. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II (DM) and neuropathy of the right and left hands due to herbicide exposure are remanded.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's pituitary adenoma and secondary hypothyroidism were related to his in-service herbicide exposure. The claims for DM and hand neuropathy need further examination as they may not be directly related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- pituitary adenoma, diabetes mellitus, type II (DM), neuropathy of the right hand, neuropathy of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23026138
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The Board found that the Veteran does not require personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to his pituitary adenoma, bipolar disorder, hernia, and low back pain. The evidence did not support finding significant impairments requiring hands-on assistance or supervision.
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