The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, renal hypertension with nephropathy, bilateral lower extremity peripheral artery disease, and coronary artery disease were granted as presumptive conditions due to herbicide exposure. The effective date of November 21, 2007 is established.
The deciding factor: The liberalizing law adding diabetes mellitus to the list of diseases subject to service connection on a presumptive basis for Veterans exposed to Agent Orange during service was enacted in July 9, 2001. The Veteran's claim was received by VA on November 21, 2008, which is one year after this effective date.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, renal hypertension with nephropathy, bilateral lower extremity peripheral artery disease, coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2014
- Citation
- 1444273
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