Partly grantedPACT Act
Service connection for coronary artery disease and type II diabetes mellitus is granted on a direct basis prior to August 10, 2022. The issues of higher initial ratings and TDIU are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's testimony and evidence support the claimed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000170
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