Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome as proximately due to service connected systemic lupus erythematosus, and fibromyalgia as proximately due to service connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board also granted restoration of a 30 percent disability rating for temporomandibular joint disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in at least approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's systemic lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, and fibromyalgia were related to her service-connected conditions or had their onset during active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic lupus erythematosus, Discoid lupus erythematosus, Antiphospholipid syndrome, Fibromyalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087462
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