The Veteran's ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) is presumed to have been incurred as a result of service due to herbicide exposure while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. The claim for service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served within the 12-nautical mile territorial sea off the coast of the Republic of Vietnam, which qualifies him for the presumption of herbicide agent exposure under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- ischemic heart disease (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
- June 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20037627
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- Granted
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The Veteran's service connection for ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The issues of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for right great toe injury, dermatitis, bilateral foot disability, gastrointestinal disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded as additional evidence was received prior to certification and transfer to the Board.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) due to herbicide exposure, as the Veteran served in or near the DMZ during his service in Korea from June 1971 to August 1971. The claim is presumed under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.307 and § 3.309(e).
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