GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, right and left lower extremity diabetic neuropathies (sciatic and femoral nerves), and hypertension, all as due to herbicide exposure on a facts-found basis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's credible testimony supported his direct exposure to herbicides during service at U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand, which is now presumed for certain disabilities under the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, Right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy (sciatic nerve, DC 8520), Left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy (sciatic nerve, DC 8520), Right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy (femoral nerve, DC 8526), Left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy (femoral nerve, DC 8526), Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25097997
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