Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and diabetic nephropathy/kidney disability. Mixed hyperlipidemia was denied.
The deciding factor: Service connection is granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents due to service in Thailand during the Vietnam Era, as supported by the Veteran's duties near the perimeter of the Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), Diabetes, mellitus type 2, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Diabetic nephropathy/kidney disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094311
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