The Board denied service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, peripheral circulatory disorder, right lower extremity neurological impairment, and left lower extremity neurological impairment as they were not shown to be related to the Veteran's active military service or any conceded asbestos exposure.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the claimed conditions were incurred in or caused by the Veteran's active military service or asbestos exposure. The opinions provided by VA medical examiners found no nexus between the Veteran's conditions and his service, and the claims file was reviewed for relevant evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, peripheral circulatory disorder (diagnosed as peripheral vascular disease), right lower extremity neurological impairment, left lower extremity neurological impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25012961
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