Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II, to obtain a new medical opinion that addresses the Veteran's assertions and considers all potential toxic exposures during his service in Southwest Asia.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary due to inadequate previous opinions regarding both direct and secondary service connection theories, particularly concerning the Veteran's uncontrolled hypertension for over 10 years and exposure to toxins during his service in Southwest Asia.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25009029
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