The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism and hypertension, but denied it for an optic nerve abnormality.
The deciding factor: The evidence established a link between the Veteran's current conditions (hypothyroidism and hypertension) and his exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam, supporting both presumptive and direct service connection. The optic nerve abnormality was not related to service or any service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, hypertension, optic nerve abnormality
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107272
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