The Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted. Diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease are presumed due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Obstructive sleep apnea is found to be related to the Veteran's active duty.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service, which presumptively establishes service connection for diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is also presumed due to his years of active duty in Vietnam.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20039413
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