GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for hypertension and ischemic heart disease, to include coronary artery disease, based on the Veteran's credible testimony of exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents, and resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, ischemic heart disease, to include coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25093738
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