The Board granted service connection for paralyzed diaphragm, finding a direct relationship to the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: A June 2024 VA opinion concluded that the elevated right hemidiaphragm was at least as likely as not incurred in or caused by an in-service injury, event, or illness, specifically noting diphtheria toxin damage to nerves controlling breathing muscles.
- Claimed conditions
- paralyzed diaphragm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25027527
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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