Denied
The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, including ischemic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis in both lower extremities, coronary artery stenosis, and benign thyroid neoplasm, as well as an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and special monthly compensation due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found no current diagnosis of ischemic heart disease or deep vein thrombosis in both lower extremities, coronary artery stenosis, or benign thyroid neoplasm during the appeal period and determined that there was not a sufficient nexus between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Deep vein thrombosis in the left lower extremity, Deep vein thrombosis in the right lower extremity, Coronary artery stenosis, Benign thyroid neoplasm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088275
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