Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and heart disability, including coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease. The veteran alleges exposure to toxic substances during his service as a parachute rigger.
The deciding factor: The Board found that an updated TERA memo should be prepared considering the veteran's detailed allegations of toxic exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004035
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