Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's claims for higher ratings for atrial fibrillation and hypertension were denied, but the effective dates for service connection for both conditions were granted as earlier than August 10, 2022. The claim for TDIU was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the criteria for higher ratings were not met, but the effective dates were granted based on the PACT Act provisions.
- Claimed conditions
- atrial fibrillation, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25006755
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