The Board has determined that the Veteran had service in Vietnam and is therefore presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents. As a result, diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease (including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease) are presumptively service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents. The cause of the Veteran's death, which was caused by these conditions, is therefore granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had service in Vietnam and is presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents based on his reports and corroborating evidence. Diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease (including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease) are presumptively service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, diabetes
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22034889
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