The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were denied as there was no new and relevant evidence to support the claims.,The Veteran's claim for left hip trochanteric pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis was granted. The Board found that the current disabilities are related to service due to hard landings during deployment in Vietnam.,The Veteran's claim for right knee degenerative arthritis was also granted. The Board found that the current disabilities are related to service due to hard landings and activities as a crew member during service.
The deciding factor: There was no new and relevant evidence presented to support the claims of diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not supported by the evidence.,The Board found that the Veteran's left hip trochanteric pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis is related to service due to hard landings during deployment in Vietnam.,The Board found that the Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis is related to service due to hard landings and activities as a crew member during service.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left hip trochanteric pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26017653
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