The appeal is remanded to obtain a TERA memorandum and medical opinions addressing the Veteran's claimed conditions, including diabetes mellitus, renal failure, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, in relation to his service and exposure to toxic substances.

The deciding factor: Remand necessary due to the Veteran's passing prior to the enactment of the PACT Act, which would have provided a new presumption for certain conditions based on exposure to toxic substances.

Claimed conditions

Diabetes mellitus, type II, Renal failure, Peripheral neuropathy of right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of left lower extremity, Acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

Camp Lejeune water

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 28, 2025

Citation

25002975

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