The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding that his hypertension was etiologically related to his exposure to herbicides during active service and contributed to his cause of death.

The deciding factor: The medical evidence provided by Dr. J.K., MD, established a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service exposure to Agent Orange and his hypertension, which subsequently contributed to his heart failure and cerebral infarction, ultimately causing his death.

Claimed conditions

hypertension

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 2, 2025

Citation

25012414

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