Granted
The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and Parkinson's disease based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Korea, which caused his DMII and PD.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), Parkinson's disease (PD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016735
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