The veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for type II diabetes mellitus associated with herbicide exposure was denied, and his service connection claim for residuals of Agent Orange exposure to include headaches, vision problems, dizziness, leg and foot cramps, sore muscles, and chest pains was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the veteran's current disabilities were related to service or herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Headaches, Vision Problems, Dizziness, Leg and Foot Cramps, Sore Muscles, Chest Pains
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 26, 2006
- Citation
- 0618690
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