The Veteran's cause of death was listed as arteriosclerosis, with diabetes mellitus type II contributing significantly but not directly to his death. The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and for diabetes mellitus, type II.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing that the Veteran's arteriosclerosis or diabetes mellitus were related to his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- Arteriosclerosis, Diabetes mellitus type II
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2010
- Citation
- 1031335
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