Granted
The Board granted service connection for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, an aortic aneurysm, coronary artery disease (CAD), left hand arthritis and trigger fingers, and right hand arthritis and trigger fingers.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the Veteran's claims due to in-service toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) and related responsibilities as an inventory management specialist, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, aortic aneurysm, coronary artery disease (CAD), left hand disability of arthritis and trigger fingers, right hand disability of arthritis and trigger fingers
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092737
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