The Board has decided that the Veteran's exposure to jet fuel caused his chronic renal insufficiency, which contributed to his death. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion provided by Dr. S.B. established a link between the Veteran's exposure to jet fuel and his chronic renal insufficiency, which was found to be a significant condition contributing to his death.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic renal insufficiency
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22003806
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