The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, Parkinson's disease (claimed as tremors), Barrett's esophagus, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents during his active duty in Thailand, which supports a finding of presumptive service connection for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran presented credible testimony regarding exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base and was found to be presumptively exposed based on this evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, Parkinson's disease (claimed as tremors), Barrett's esophagus, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 23, 2022
- Citation
- A22023859
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What this means for you
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