The Veteran's MG is found as likely related to his service-connected PTSD and/or Agent Orange (AO) exposure.,The Veteran's urticaria was found to have its initial onset during his active service, and is considered a current disability for the purpose of this decision.,The Veteran's arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine are found as likely related to his active service or injuries stemming from his MG.
The deciding factor: Service connection granted based on secondary service connection due to PTSD and/or Agent Orange exposure, with positive medical opinions supporting this finding.
- Claimed conditions
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG), urticaria, arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1758230
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