The Board has granted service connection for left and right lower extremity polyneuropathy, as well as parkinsonism, all presumed due to herbicide agent exposure during active service in the Republic of Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current diagnoses were confirmed by medical records, and his service in the Republic of Vietnam with herbicide agent exposure was established. The Board found that the evidence supported a direct relationship between the disabilities and the herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity polyneuropathy, right lower extremity polyneuropathy, parkinsonism
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2026
- Citation
- A26005700
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity polyneuropathy, finding that the appellant's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam is a contributing factor to his current condition.
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