The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DM-2), as due to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent is granted. This issue is granted pursuant to the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service connection claim for DM-2 was granted based on his in-service exposure to an herbicide agent while stationed at and living on Guam, which is now presumed due to the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DM-2)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2022
- Citation
- 22059518
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
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