The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of esophageal diverticulum, finding that his current condition is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).
The deciding factor: The evidence shows a current diagnosis of esophageal diverticulum and the Veteran's in-service exposure to Agent Orange. The Board found the opinions from both VA and private medical professionals equally probative, resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of esophageal diverticulum
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20043805
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