The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's claims for prostate condition, kidney stones, cysts on adrenal glands, vestibular dysfunction with vertigo, balance issues, and nausea, as well as acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and mood disorder) are remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service in Korea is credible and accepted. The Veteran has been diagnosed with ischemic heart disease which is subject to presumptive service connection as a result of such exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Prostate condition, Kidney stones, Cysts on adrenal glands, Vestibular dysfunction with vertigo, balance issues, and nausea, Acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and mood disorder)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19144007
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