Granted
The veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus type II due to herbicide exposure and related peripheral neuropathies is granted.
The deciding factor: The Board conceded in-service herbicide exposure within the DMZ based on the Veteran's duties and testimony.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002715
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