Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and diabetic polyneuropathy of both lower extremities. The claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, allergic rhinitis, and other conditions were either readjudicated or remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents due to his confirmed service in the Republic of Vietnam. The diabetic polyneuropathy of both lower extremities are also related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity, diabetic polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity, allergic rhinitis, hepatic steatosis (fatty liver), pedal edema, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25106944
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