Granted
The Board granted service connection for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) based on the evidence showing that it is at least as likely as not related to in-service injury, event, or disease.
The deciding factor: The latest VA examiner opined that there was no clear and unmistakable pre-existing ALS condition, and concluded that the Veteran's current ALS symptoms were most likely manifestations of a condition that began during basic training.
- Claimed conditions
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25086172
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