Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence was at least in approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran was 'in or near' the DMZ during his time in Korea, and resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003199
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