The Board has granted service connection for kidney and liver disorders as due to an undiagnosed illness of the kidney and liver, and for asthma. The Veteran's elevated liver enzymes and creatinine levels are considered a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness, while his current diagnosis of asthma is also attributed to this same condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's elevated liver enzymes and creatinine levels were manifestations of an undiagnosed illness, which was established by objective evidence (elevated lab results) and continuity of symptoms since service. The Board also concluded that his current diagnosis of asthma is related to this same condition.
- Claimed conditions
- kidney and liver disorders, chronic respiratory disorder (asthma)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1008651
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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