The Veteran's coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type 2 are granted as they are related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.,The Veteran's diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity is also granted, as it is causally related to his newly service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service and the diseases are presumed related to such exposure.,Diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity is a secondary condition as it is caused by the newly service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2.,There is no evidence of an in-service psychiatric disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity, an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2019
- Citation
- A19003401
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