Granted
The Board granted service connection for valvular heart disease and hypertension, finding that these conditions are directly related to the Veteran's active duty service.
The deciding factor: The August 2025 private opinion from Dr. K.G., which was given high probative value by the Board, supported a direct link between the Veteran's valvular heart disease and hypertension and his military service exposure to hazardous chemicals and substances.
- Claimed conditions
- valvular heart disease, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089826
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