The Board found that the veteran's current systemic lupus erythematosus was not incurred during his period of active duty from July 1969 to April 1970 or within one year after separation. The Board also determined that it was not shown to have been incurred during a period of inactive duty training (ACDUTRA). As such, service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus could not be granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the veteran's current systemic lupus erythematosus being incurred during his active or ACDUTRA periods. The Board found that presumptive service connection was not available as it is only applicable to injuries, and systemic lupus erythematosus is considered a disease.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2003
- Citation
- 0308583
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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