The Board has determined that the Veteran's congenital cystic fibrosis was aggravated during his active duty service, warranting service connection.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports the conclusion that the Veteran's cystic fibrosis was aggravated by exposure to polluted and dusty environments in military service, leading to progression of the disease.
- Claimed conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2011
- Citation
- 1146294
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- Remanded (sent back)
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