The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service exposure to airborne particulates and lead. The claim for chronic prostatitis was remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The private medical opinion provided evidence supporting a link between the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and his in-service exposures, while the VA opinions were found inadequate due to their lack of consideration of all relevant evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type II, chronic prostatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25053930
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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, right hip degenerative joint disease and rheumatoid arthritis with acetabular cyst status post right total hip replacement, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, hypertension, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, fever sores, and a compromised immune system, as the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.
- Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for various conditions associated with a stroke, including obstructive sleep apnea, depression, and diabetes mellitus type II.
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