The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded to obtain a VA medical opinion, and the claim for hearing loss is remanded to obtain a supplemental opinion from an audiologist.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service in Thailand, which is presumed for certain diseases including coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II. The current diagnoses of these conditions are supported by VA treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18111943
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show that he had been diagnosed and manifested to at least a 10 percent disability rating on or prior to May 8, 2001.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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