The Board has determined that there is no competent and credible evidence to support the Veteran's claims of exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Okinawa, Japan. Therefore, service connection for IHD, diabetes, and hand tremors is denied as these conditions are not related to any aspect of his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found no competent or credible evidence that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while stationed in Okinawa, Japan, which is a requirement for presumptive service connection based on exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's claims were therefore denied as there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current conditions and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease (IHD), Diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), Hand tremors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22012013
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination and medical nexus opinion, as well as the need for a TERA opinion. The Veteran's service connection claim will be reconsidered with these additional evaluations.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.
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