Granted
The Board granted service connection and ratings for the veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions were found to be directly related to his military service due to toxic exposures during his time as a Marine Mechanic.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (AHD), Hypertension, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Sciatic Nerve, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Sciatic Nerve, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Femoral Nerve, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Femoral Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084703
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