The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, due to herbicide agent exposure at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in Vietnam. The Veteran's statements are considered credible and probative as they align with the circumstances of his military service during the Vietnam war.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had exposure to herbicide agents while 'boots on the ground' in Vietnam, allowing for presumptive service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, type II
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20000247
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