The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM) is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ must obtain an addendum opinion from a clinician regarding the etiology of the Veteran's DM, including whether it is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The claim was remanded because there was a duty to assist error and the AOJ needs to provide an addendum opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's DM.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24018942
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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