Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's effective date for service connection of a heart disability and prostate cancer was granted as August 2, 2019. The claims regarding clear and unmistakable error were dismissed.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's duties at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base likely placed him near the perimeter of the base where exposure to herbicide agents may be presumed.
- Claimed conditions
- AICD S/P cardiac transplantation and ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer with residuals
- 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
- A25006995
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