The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disorder on a direct basis, as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a causal relationship between the current condition and service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of exposure to herbicides during service, which is necessary for establishing service connection under the PACT Act. Additionally, there was no medical evidence linking the Veteran's cardiovascular disorder to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease (IHD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2024
- Citation
- 24002785
What this means for you
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