The Board granted service connection for pulmonary fibrosis and a heart disability, to include arteriosclerotic heart disease (CAD) and valvular heart disease s/p myocardial infarction with coronary artery bypass graft, atrial fibrillation, and abnormal right ventricular systolic function.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record supports the conclusion that the Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis and heart disability are related to his in-service toxic exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonary fibrosis, heart disability, to include arteriosclerotic heart disease (CAD) and valvular heart disease s/p myocardial infarction with coronary artery bypass graft, atrial fibrillation, and abnormal right ventricular systolic function
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25036722
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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