The Veteran's asthma is granted service connection due to Gulf War exposure. Right foot tarsitis and right ankle tendonitis, as well as bilateral eye optic atrophy and migraine headaches are all granted service connection with effective dates prior to February 20, 2014. However, the Veteran's TBI claim has been denied for an earlier effective date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served in the Gulf War and was diagnosed with asthma within ten years of her separation from service, which is presumed due to exposure to fine particulate matter during service.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma, right ankle tendonitis, right foot tarsitis, optic atrophy both eyes, migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22005920
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