The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; with diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular edema; and chronic kidney disease was granted. The effective date is set at August 10, 2022, based on the effective date of the PACT Act.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand was presumed due to his military duties at Ubon Airfield.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, macular edema, chronic kidney disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26014094
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