1.H.2-5. For herbicide exposure claims, additional development to the Veteran for e. When to Request evidence of a claimed disability covered under (Disease associated with Additional exposure to certain herbicide agents), is not warranted as the evidence Evidence in requirements are covered under the evidence Disability Service Connection Herbicide table of the VA Form 21-526EZ, Application for Disability Compensation and Claims Related Compensation Benefits. Additional development to the claimant is still required if the claimed disability is not covered under , or herbicide exposure is unverified. For more information on References: reviewing the claims folder for proof of RVN service, see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.H.1.f developing for proof of RVN service, see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.H.1.g, and action to take when the claimed disability is not covered under , see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.H.1.h. f. Reviewing Certain documents within the claims folder may show proof of RVN service. the Claims Folder for See the table below for guidance on reviewing documents that may show Proof of RVN RVN service or temporary duty (TDY) service in the RVN between January Service 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. For Review … … all certified DD Forms 214, entries such as Foreign Service: Republic of or Certificate of Release or Vietnam, Discharge from Active Duty a separating station/last duty assignment in the RVN. military personnel records, verification of service locations including the DA Form 20, any travel or flight orders Enlisted Qualification any statements in performance evaluations Record related to travel or flights, and any TDY orders. service treatment records treatment in the RVN with particular attention (STRs) and dental records to Army Post Office (APO) numbers, which may be associated with a location in which the presumption of herbicide exposure applies. For a list of APO address numbers Reference: for the Asian Pacific Theater during the Vietnam Era, see the document on the Compensation Service Stressor Verification
1.H.2-5. e. When to Request Additional Evidence in Herbicide Claims For herbicide exposure claims, additional development to the Veteran for evidence of a claimed disability covered under (Disease associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents), is not warranted as the evidence requirements are covered under the Disability Service Connection evidence table of the VA Form 21-526EZ, Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits. Additional development to the claimant is still required if the claimed disability is not covered under , or herbicide exposure is unverified. References: For more information on reviewing the claims folder for proof of RVN service, see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.H.1.f developing for proof of RVN service, see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.H.1.g, and action to take when the claimed disability is not covered under , see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 1.H.1.h. f. Reviewing the Claims Folder for Proof of RVN Service Certain documents within the claims folder may show proof of RVN service. See the table below for guidance on reviewing documents that may show RVN service or temporary duty (TDY) service in the RVN between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Review … For … all certified DD Forms 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty entries such as Foreign Service: Republic of Vietnam, or a separating station/last duty assignment in the RVN. military personnel records, including the DA Form 20, Enlisted Qualification Record verification of service locations any travel or flight orders any statements in performance evaluations related to travel or flights, and any TDY orders. service treatment records (STRs) and dental records treatment in the RVN with particular attention to Army Post Office (APO) numbers, which may be associated with a location in which the presumption of herbicide exposure applies. Reference: For a list of APO address numbers for the Asian Pacific Theater during the Vietnam Era, see the document on the Compensation Service Stressor Verification