The Veteran's coronary artery disease is presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand during service, granted under the PACT Act.,There is no current evidence of a viral infection or bump on the left hip. The claim for these conditions is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder) is granted.,The Veteran's lower jaw or dental disability is not service connected due to lack of evidence supporting trauma that resulted in bone loss.,The Veteran's current dental condition, including periodontal disease, is not considered a compensable disability for which he can receive compensation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served in Thailand during the Vietnam War and was presumed exposed to herbicide agents. His coronary artery disease is presumed due to this exposure.,There is no current evidence of a viral infection or bump on the left hip, and the claim for these conditions is denied.,Service connection is granted based on the presumption that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder) was incurred in service.,The dental disability is not considered service connected due to lack of evidence supporting trauma resulting in bone loss. The periodontal disease, however, can be compensated for under VA regulations.,The current dental condition cannot be considered a compensable disability for which the Veteran can receive compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, viral infection, bump on left hip, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder), lower jaw or dental disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23040168
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- Granted
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