The Veteran's DM is presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure during his active duty in Thailand. The Board finds that the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange and grants service connection for DM.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served near the perimeter of Ubon Air Force Base, which likely placed him at risk of exposure to Agent Orange during his active duty in Thailand from 1971-1972. The Board finds that he was exposed to herbicides due to his duties and grants service connection for DM.
- Claimed conditions
- DM
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2016
- Citation
- 1614502
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the issuance of the HLR rating decision currently on appeal. The Board will obtain a VA examination to determine whether his service-connected disabilities alone render him in need of either regular aid and attendance or housebound status.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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