The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, including its potential connection to exposure at Camp Lejeune and service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The previous medical opinions were found inadequate, and additional evidence is needed to properly assess the claim under the PACT Act requirements.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- 25006967
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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