The Veteran's diabetes is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, and the Board has granted service connection for type 2 diabetes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while serving at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, which is presumed to have occurred due to his service in Thailand.
- Claimed conditions
- type 2 diabetes
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2023
- Citation
- A23032430
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