The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was granted due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for chronic kidney disease and a compensable rating for right little finger disability were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA at Fort McClellan, which led to the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. However, there was no sufficient evidence to establish a link between chronic kidney disease or right little finger disability and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II, chronic kidney disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25009741
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