The Board has granted the appellant's claim for DIC benefits, finding that the Veteran's bilateral cerebral infarct and severe obstruction of the carotid artery were at least as likely as not related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion provided by Dr. M.B. concluded that the Veteran's Agent Orange exposure in service contributed substantially and materially to the development of his bilateral cerebral infarct, severely obstructed carotid artery, and ultimately his death.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral cerebral infarct, severe obstruction of the carotid artery
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24038514
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