The Veteran's heart disease was granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicides. The compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability resulting from an alleged failure to timely diagnose left kidney cancer was also granted, and the TDIU claim was granted as well. However, the cause of death claim remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's heart disease was found to be related to exposure to herbicides, while his compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability resulting from an alleged failure to timely diagnose left kidney cancer and TDIU claims were granted as they met the criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- heart disease, left kidney cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2016
- Citation
- 1600740
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, and low back pain due to potential errors in duty to assist. The AOJ is required to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicide agents and obtain private treatment records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for artery disease, COPD, diabetes, and heart disease due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty.
- Denied
The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and he did not have the required wartime service for pension benefits.
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