The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy as the evidence did not establish in-service exposure to herbicide agents or a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lay statements regarding exposure were found insufficient due to lack of scientific support for second-hand contact with herbicide agents, and there was no evidence establishing actual exposure aboard the USS Ranger.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type II (DMII), Right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25055175
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- Granted
The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating, and his right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is granted an 80 percent rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for an appropriate VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's DMII, as the AOJ failed to properly notify the Veteran of a scheduled examination.
- Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for DM II, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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