The Veteran's WPW syndrome is not service-connected as it was a congenital condition that pre-existed service. Service connection for secondary lupus due to WPW syndrome cannot be established.,Drug-induced lupus resulting from procainamide treatment during service has been found, and the Veteran is entitled to compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's WPW syndrome was a congenital condition that pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service. Service connection for secondary lupus due to WPW syndrome cannot be established.,Drug-induced lupus resulting from procainamide treatment during service has been found, and the Veteran is entitled to compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
- Claimed conditions
- Wolff Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome, lupus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1722539
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- Granted
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