The veteran's PTSD is granted, and his claims for headaches, sleep problems, and ulcers due to Agent Orange exposure are also granted. His right ear hearing loss disability remains at a non-compensable level.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the diagnosis of PTSD related to combat stressors in Vietnam, and there is credible supporting evidence that the veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service, presumptively granting his claim for Agent Orange exposure-related disabilities. The right ear hearing loss disability remains at a non-compensable level.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Headaches, Sleep Problems, Ulcers
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0003908
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