The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition has been reopened and granted. Service connection is also established for diabetes mellitus type II as a result of herbicide exposure (Agent Orange). The Veteran's interstitial fibrosis (asbestosis) was found to be aggravated by his pre-existing asbestos exposure.,The Veteran's corn on the right little toe and left shoulder condition claims are not supported by evidence.
The deciding factor: New evidence has been submitted that supports a finding of service connection for a back condition. Service connection is granted as diabetes mellitus type II is presumed due to herbicide exposure (Agent Orange). The interstitial fibrosis (asbestosis) was found to be aggravated by the Veteran's pre-existing asbestos exposure.,The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claims of corn on the right little toe and left shoulder condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Back Condition, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Interstitial Fibrosis (Asbestosis), Corn on the Right Little Toe, Left Shoulder Condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 22, 2012
- Citation
- 1221804
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) as due to herbicide agent exposure, finding that he has not been diagnosed with DMII at any point during the period on appeal.
- Denied
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- Granted
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- Granted
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