Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's service in Vietnam. The appeal of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disorder, including COPD and emphysema, was remanded.
The deciding factor: Service connection for coronary artery disease was granted based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his service in Vietnam, while the issue of a respiratory disorder was remanded due to an inadequate VA examination and the need for additional evidence regarding secondary service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Respiratory disorder, to include COPD and emphysema
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107337
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