The Veteran's cause of death was previously denied, but new evidence has been submitted showing major depressive disorder and PTSD as contributory causes. The claim is being remanded for further review.
The deciding factor: New evidence shows that the Veteran had a service-connected condition (PTSD) which contributed to his cause of death (diabetic ketoacidosis).
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic ketoacidosis, major depressive disorder-PTSD (military related)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2026
- Citation
- A26003731
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetic ketoacidosis was denied as the evidence did not show that he required at least three hospitalizations per year or weekly visits to a diabetic care provider, which is necessary for a higher disability rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, and other related conditions are granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes.,Service connection is established for the Veteran’s diabetes-related disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at St. Vincent Charity Hospital and associated private services from December 15, 2014 through December 18, 2014 are denied because VA facilities were feasibly available to her throughout the period of treatment.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of private medical services received at Freeman Hospital from February 25, 2013 to February 28, 2013 is denied because the treatment was not provided in a situation where VA facilities were willing and able to accept him for transfer.
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