The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II, secondary to herbicide exposure has been granted.,Service connection is established on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's reported exposure to herbicides while serving in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War era and provided credible statements supporting his claim of exposure to herbicides, which establishes service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, type II.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Diabetes mellitus, type II
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19179148
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the R(1) rate due to his need for regular aid and attendance.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of ischemic heart disease and diabetes, and these claims are dismissed.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding no evidence that his death was related to any injury or disease in service, including exposure to herbicide agents.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
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