The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart and lung disabilities, as well as peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities. The decision also denied entitlement to erectile dysfunction secondary to a service-connected disability.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence showing exposure to herbicides or asbestos during service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not provide new and material evidence that would support reopening his claims for heart, lung, and peripheral vascular disease. The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure or a nexus between the conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Disability, Lung Disability (COPD), Peripheral Vascular Disease of Bilateral Lower Extremities, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2024
- Citation
- 24010109
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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