The Veteran's cause of death, which included cardiogenic shock and coronary arteriosclerosis, is considered service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Bases.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents in service, specifically at Ubon RTAFB, and this exposure contributed to his cause of death, ischemic heart disease.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarction, thrombosis of coronary artery stent, coronary arteriosclerosis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 23, 2018
- Citation
- 1829141
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