The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, including coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides in the Republic of Vietnam during his military service. The initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, remains at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ischemic heart disease was diagnosed as a result of his onshore service in the Republic of Vietnam and is presumed due to exposure to herbicides.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1046365
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, right lower extremity peripheral artery disease, left lower extremity peripheral artery disease, and hypertension as the evidence did not establish an in-service event or exposure to herbicide agents.
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