Granted
The Veteran's lung disease, including interstitial pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), is service-connected due to exposure to jet fuel and fumes during military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's in-service exposure to jet fuel and fumes caused his current lung disease.
- Claimed conditions
- lung disease disability, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007357
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