Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II, both presumed to be related to exposure to herbicides during ACDUTRA at Fort McClellan. The claims for benign prostatic hyperplasia, headaches, and skin cancer were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in equipoise as to whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) at Fort McClellan from June 14, 1987, to June 27, 1987.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, to include coronary artery disease, Diabetes mellitus type II, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Headaches, Skin cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101219
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