GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for a heart condition, to include coronary artery disease, hypertension, and bilateral knee disabilities based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents during active service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current diagnoses of coronary artery disease and hypertension manifested after service, and he experienced continuous bilateral knee symptoms since onset during active service. The Board resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding these issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart condition, to include coronary artery disease, Hypertension, Left knee disability, Right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25109560
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