Remanded (sent back)
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 decision was based on the need for further research into the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicide agents, specifically C-130 aircraft, and obtaining new medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory disorder, heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes), hypertension
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- 25014461
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