The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, and ischemic heart disease were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other environmental contaminants that could cause these conditions. The Board found insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between the current disabilities and service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not provide credible evidence of in-service herbicide exposure or exposure to environmental contaminants, and the VA examiners concluded there was no sufficient scientific or medical evidence linking his current disabilities to service without resorting to speculation.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, ischemic heart disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 23, 2018
- Citation
- 18104756
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