The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, multiple myeloma, and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities are all granted due to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.,His claim to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for residuals of hepatitis is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was exposed to herbicides while serving at the Korat RTAFB and has been diagnosed with several conditions that are associated with such exposure. The Board finds it reasonable to infer his proximity to the perimeter of the base, which supports service connection for these conditions.,New evidence received since the last denial includes updated medical records and lay statements, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim of residuals of hepatitis.
- Claimed conditions
- ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, multiple myeloma, peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities, steatohepatitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19151457
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