The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus type II, including exposure to Agent Orange. The decision was based on a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the January 2023 rating decision on appeal.

The deciding factor: The Board found that a VA examination is necessary due to competent evidence of a current disability and indications that the disability may be associated with service, but insufficient medical evidence on file.

Claimed conditions

diabetes mellitus type II

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 13, 2025

Citation

A25002656

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