The Board has granted service connection for ischemic coronary artery disease, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam and his subsequent diagnosis of ischemic coronary artery disease meet the criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served in the Republic of Vietnam and was presumed exposed to herbicide agents. His ischemic coronary artery disease is considered a result of this presumed exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18125868
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