Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remands the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II to obtain a medical opinion regarding its etiology, including whether it is related to burn pits or other toxins associated with the Veteran's service in Saudi Arabia and exposure to diesel and JP-8 fuel.
The deciding factor: A pre-decisional duty to assist error was found due to the failure to request an examination and medical opinion related to the Veteran's claimed toxic exposures, which are relevant under the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089677
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