Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic heart disease based on the PACT Act was granted, but the claim based on direct service connection due to herbicide exposure was denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's testimony and supporting statements confirmed his presence in Guam during his service, qualifying him for presumptive exposure under the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- ischemic heart disease
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002395
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