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The Board granted service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary atherosclerosis due to in-service exposure to Agent Orange. Hypomagnesemia was denied as it is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes.
The deciding factor: Service connection for the conditions was granted based on the evidence of current diagnoses, conceded in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and the positive association between these conditions and such exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, coronary atherosclerosis, hypomagnesemia, abnormal liver function
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25021807
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