The Board granted service connection for hypertension on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam. The claims for service connection for GERD, right knee disability, left knee disability, low back disability, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability were remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypertension was granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Vietnam. The other claims required additional evidence through examinations and opinions.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right knee disability, left knee disability, low back disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 1, 2025

Citation

A25103150

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