Granted
The Board granted service connection for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, finding that the evidence is in at least approximate balance as to a medical nexus between the Veteran's current IPF disability and his exposure to toxins during his Vietnam service.
The deciding factor: The Board found credible and competent testimony from the Veteran regarding his in-service burn pit exposure and afforded probative weight to an opinion linking his IPF to such exposure, granting service connection on a direct basis.
- Claimed conditions
- idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096080
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