The Veteran's claim for tinnitus is denied as there is no current disability and the evidence does not support a finding that it had its onset in service.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral cataracts with dry eye syndrome of both lacrimal glands and diabetes mellitus type II are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding potential exposure to toxic environmental agents (TERAs) during service. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a VA examination or opinion addressing the Veteran's TERAs.,The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus type II is denied as there is no current disability and the evidence does not support a finding that it had its onset in service.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show a current tinnitus disability, nor does it establish a nexus between any diagnosed condition and service.,VA regulations require medical opinions regarding potential exposure to toxic environmental agents (TERAs) during service. The Veteran's claims for bilateral cataracts with dry eye syndrome of both lacrimal glands and diabetes mellitus type II are remanded as the VA has not provided such an opinion in this case.,The evidence does not show a current disability, nor does it establish a nexus between any diagnosed condition and service.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, bilateral cataracts with dry eye syndrome of both lacrimal glands, diabetes mellitus type II
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24086389
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