The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease (including coronary artery disease and coronary atherosclerosis), as well as peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, all presumed due to herbicide exposure during service. The appeal regarding cataracts, retinopathy, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities has been withdrawn by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease (including coronary artery disease and coronary atherosclerosis) are presumed due to herbicide exposure during service. The peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is also considered secondary to his diabetes mellitus, type II.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease (including coronary artery disease and coronary atherosclerosis), peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2021
- Citation
- 21076722
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What this means for you
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