The Board has granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and ASHD with left bundle branch block and an implanted demand pacemaker, both presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is also presumed to be related to his diabetes mellitus.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service in the Republic of Vietnam and has been diagnosed with Type II diabetes mellitus, which is a disease associated with such exposure. ASHD with left bundle branch block and an implanted demand pacemaker is also presumed due to herbicide exposure. The peripheral neuropathy is considered presumptive as it is related to his diabetes mellitus.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II diabetes mellitus, ASHD with left bundle branch block and an implanted demand pacemaker, Peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities (diabetic peripheral neuropathy)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2014
- Citation
- 1427715
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