The Board remands the claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension, as well as entitlement to a special monthly pension, due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The deciding factor: The reasoning is based on the need for additional inquiry into the Veteran's asserted in-service exposure to herbicide agents, particularly concerning C-130 aircraft that may have flown to and from Vietnam during the Veteran's service period.

Claimed conditions

respiratory disorder, heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes), hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 13, 2025

Citation

25002172

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