The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 is denied as there is no valid diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) is denied due to lack of evidence showing heart failure symptoms at a workload of 3.1-5.0 METs.
The deciding factor: There was no valid diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, type 2 as the Veteran's elevated glucose levels were not considered a disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7005 as his CAD did not result in heart failure symptoms at a workload of 3.1-5.0 METs.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type 2, coronary artery disease, prostate cancer with residual urinary frequency, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26020650
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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