The veteran developed protein C deficiency with deep vein thrombosis of the right lower extremity during service and has been under treatment for this disorder since discharge from service. The Board found that the condition was incurred in peacetime service.
The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the protein C deficiency with deep venous thrombosis of the right lower extremity was incurred in service due to its development during service and continued after service.
- Claimed conditions
- protein C deficiency, deep venous thrombosis of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 17, 2001
- Citation
- 0101251
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