The Veteran's recurrent heat intolerance and exhaustion were found to be related to service, with the Board granting service connection for these conditions.
The deciding factor: Service records show that the Veteran experienced recurring heat-related injuries in service, which led to his separation due to heat exhaustion. His current diagnosis of heat intolerance is also consistent with this history.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent heat intolerance, exhaustion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24057770
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