The Board has granted service connection for hemolytic anemia due to the aggravation of G6PD deficiency, finding that the Veteran's G6PD deficiency was aggravated during service resulting in hemolytic anemia.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners' opinions were considered, but the Board found that the evidence showed by clear and unmistakable evidence that any increase in disability was not due to the natural progression of the condition. The Veteran had symptoms attributable to hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency in service.
- Claimed conditions
- hemolytic anemia, G6PD deficiency
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2022
- Citation
- 22016198
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What this means for you
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