The Board granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of various nerves, and hypertension under the PACT Act. The claims for secondary conditions were remanded.

The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on new evidence supporting exposure to herbicide agents during service, as well as the provisions of the PACT Act.

Claimed conditions

Type II diabetes mellitus, Diabetic neuropathy of the radial, median, and ulnar nerves of the right upper extremity, Diabetic neuropathy of the radial, median, and ulnar nerves of the left upper extremity, Diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve of the right lower extremity, Diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve of the left lower extremity, Diabetic neuropathy of the femoral nerve of the right lower extremity, Diabetic neuropathy of the femoral nerve of the left lower extremity, Hypertension

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

Camp Lejeune water

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

November 13, 2025

Citation

A25098687

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