The veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and cervical spine disability were dismissed. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus was denied, as well as the claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection for hypertension was granted under the PACT Act.

The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were decided based on the evidence presented and the applicable laws and regulations.

Claimed conditions

heart disability, cervical spine disability, Type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, sinus disability, back disability, glaucoma, neuropathy of the right arm, neuropathy of the left arm, neuropathy of the right hand, neuropathy of the left hand, neuropathy of the right leg, neuropathy of the left leg

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 2, 2025

Citation

A25000116

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