The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II from August 10, 2022, and denied a rating greater than 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as entitlement to individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes was granted due to the PACT Act presumption of exposure in Thailand. The severity of his PTSD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and there was no evidence that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining or maintaining employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus, type II, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045697
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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