Granted
The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding that the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder caused his obesity, which in turn led to the development of diabetes.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder resulted in weight gain and obesity, which was a substantial factor in causing his diabetes mellitus type II.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type II
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25101467
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