The Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease (IHD), eye disorder, kidney disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been denied. The claim for follicular lymphoma is being remanded.,There is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents or any other chemical exposure during service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims are based on his contention of in-service exposure to herbicides, but there is no credible evidence supporting this claim. The Veteran did not provide sufficient information for VA to corroborate his assertions regarding Agent Orange exposure at Fort Leonard Wood or Oakland Army Base.,There is insufficient evidence linking the claimed conditions to service.
- Claimed conditions
- type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease (IHD), eye disorder, kidney disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, follicular lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22056253
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What this means for you
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