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 assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1046365
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, including ischemic heart disease. The evidence did not support a finding of a current disability related to service.
- 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.
- Granted
The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is granted as presumptively related to his service in the Gulf War, specifically aboard the USS Chanticleer and USS Mataco.
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