The veteran's service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for psoriasis is also granted, with an initial evaluation of 10 percent effective October 1, 2002.
The deciding factor: The veteran served in the Republic of Vietnam and has been diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus, which is presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to Agent Orange. His psoriasis was also found to be related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- type II diabetes mellitus, psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0611657
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