Granted
The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, type II, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents near the Korean DMZ during his service, and he has current diagnoses of the claimed conditions. Therefore, service connection is warranted under the presumption for exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108345
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