The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease, stable angina, peripheral vascular disease, and carotid artery disability is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The claims are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship of these conditions to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diagnoses of ischemic heart disease (including stable angina), peripheral vascular disease, and carotid artery disability are considered presumptively related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Stable angina, Peripheral vascular disease, Carotid artery disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2021
- Citation
- 21013743
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