The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension based on environmental exposures associated with the Veteran's service duties.
The deciding factor: The December 2023 VA medical examiner rendered a positive nexus opinion on a presumptive basis for both conditions, finding that environmental exposures likely led to their development. The evidence of record was at least in approximate balance regarding the relationship between the disabilities and the Veteran's service.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087832
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