GrantedPACT Act
The veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease and hypertension due to herbicide exposure is granted. An earlier effective date prior to the PACT Act is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while on active duty, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25006082
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