The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and various peripheral neuropathies as well as PTSD have been granted. The Veteran is also receiving a higher initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure in Thailand, with the exception of PTSD which had direct service connection established.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Diabetes mellitus type II, Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Erectile dysfunction, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21077176
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