The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus Type II, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and thyroid cancer as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a causal relationship between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a direct link between the Veteran's current disorders and his military service, including any exposure to herbicides or other toxins.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus Type II, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Thyroid cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25041409
What this means for you
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