The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of both lower extremities, as these conditions are not related to his service or any service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners determined that the Veteran's PAD is less likely than not secondary to his service-connected heart disease and hypertension. Additionally, there was no evidence establishing a direct link between the Veteran's PAD and his conceded exposure to herbicide agents or contaminated waters in Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), left lower extremity, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24067416
What this means for you
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