The Veteran's claims of service connection for coronary artery disease, any acquired psychiatric condition, and right elbow condition have been granted. The claims of service connection for osteoarthritis of the left knee and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine remain denied.
The deciding factor: New evidence submitted by the Veteran has established that he served in Vietnam during his military service, which is relevant to his claim for coronary artery disease. New VA treatment records have also been added to support a diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric condition. The Veteran's testimony at the November 2023 Board hearing and statements provided additional context regarding his right elbow condition.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, any acquired psychiatric condition, right elbow condition
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24018512
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke as there was no evidence of herbicide agent exposure during service and the medical opinions were against a nexus to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Korea.
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