The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted. The claim for ischemic heart disease was denied. All other issues were remanded for further evaluation.

The deciding factor: The decision on hypertension was based on the Veteran's presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam and the NAS findings of a positive association between hypertension and herbicide exposure.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, ischemic heart disease, right upper extremity tremors, left upper extremity tremors, constipation, right lower extremity bradykinesia, left lower extremity bradykinesia, bilateral hearing loss, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hepatitis C, lumbar disc herniation, thoracic anterior wedge compression fracture, right leg neuropathy, left leg neuropathy, endocarditis, chronic arthritis, basal cell carcinoma, calculi of the kidney

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 24, 2025

Citation

25001019

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