The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy disabilities due to herbicide agent exposure. The claims are being reviewed on a facts found basis as the Veteran was exposed near the perimeter of Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base during his active duty.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the Veteran's duties while stationed at Korat placed him at or near the perimeter of the base, resulting in exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Respiratory disability (COPD and emphysema)"}, {"condition_name":"Diabetes mellitus"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity"}
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19146418
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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