Partly granted
The veteran's claims for service connection for abnormal weight gain or obesity and hypercholesterolemia or high cholesterol were denied. The claims for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and prostate cancer were remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Board found that abnormal weight gain or obesity and hypercholesterolemia are not recognized as disabilities under VA regulations, while the other conditions require additional medical opinions to determine service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- abnormal weight gain or obesity, hypercholesterolemia or high cholesterol, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004298
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