The Veteran's lung condition, to include shortness of breath, is granted service connection as a presumptive disability due to undiagnosed illness and exposure in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the Veteran's signs and symptoms are considered chronic as defined by 38 C.F.R. § 3.317(a)(4) and are an undiagnosed illness, under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.
- Claimed conditions
- lung condition, to include shortness of breath, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), lateral collateral ligament sprain, right ankle, lateral collateral ligament sprain, left ankle, tendinopathy, tendinitis left wrist
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25022796
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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