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In M-21-1- Regulation section: Part V, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section BM-21-1
Presumptive Service Connection (SC)
December 21, 2023
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 1, Section DM-21-1
Presumptive Service Connection (SC) for Infectious Disease Under 38 CFR 3.317
January 29, 2024 ### VIII.ii.1.D.1.a. Qualifying Service for Presumptive SC of Infectious Diseases Under 38 CFR 3.317 Qualifying service for the purpose of presumptive service connection (SC) for infectious diseases, means the Veteran served on active duty · in the Southwest Asia theater of…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 1, Section AM-21-1
General Information on Presumptive Service Connection (SC) for Persian Gulf Veterans
VIII.ii.1.A.1.j. Signs and Symptoms of Undiagnosed Illnesses or MUCMIs [38 CFR 3.317](<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=9f0ce8e46464a943446b3eabce7d0edb&node=se38.1.3_1317&rgn=div8>) specifies the following 13 categories of signs or symptoms that may be manifestations of an undiagnosed…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 1, Section CM-21-1
Rating Presumptive Service Connection (SC) Claims for Persian Gulf Veterans
June 6, 2025 ### VIII.ii.1.C.1.a. Deciding SC for an Undiagnosed Illness or MUCMI The following information is required to determine whether service connection (SC) under [38 U.S.C. 1117](<http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode38/usc_sec_38_00001117----000-.html>) for an undiagnosed illness…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 1, Section BM-21-1
Developing Presumptive Service Connection (SC) Claims from Persian Gulf Veterans
VIII.ii.1.B.2.g. Example: Gulf War Examination Not Necessary With Known Clinical Diagnosis _Facts_ : A Persian Gulf Veteran claims SC for “sleep disturbance.” Service Treatment Records (STRs) do not show any relevant treatment or diagnoses. Private medical evidence reveals the Veteran…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 4, Section AM-21-1
Developing Claims for Service Connection (SC) for Disabilities Resulting from Ionizing Radiation Exposure Under 38 CFR 3.309
April 3, 2023 ### VIII.iii.4.A.1.a. Presumption of SC Based on Participation in Certain Radiation-Risk Activities A Veteran may be eligible for presumptive service connection (SC) under [38 CFR…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 1M-21-1
July 29, 2021 ### VIII.iii.1.1.a. Considering SC for a Tropical Disease When deciding any claim for service connection (SC) for a tropical disease included in [38 CFR 3.309(b)](<https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=5337a38c17613b76e09582ea36283496&mc=true&node=se38.1.3_1309&rgn=div8>), it is…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart i, Chapter 1, Section AM-21-1
General Information on Claims Based on Herbicide Exposure
VIII.i.1.A.1.f. Presumptive Herbicide Disabilities The table below lists the disabilities that qualify for presumptive service connection (SC) due to herbicide exposure and the relevant authority that establishes the presumption.| Disability| Authority · Chloracne or other acne-form…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 3, Section AM-21-1
Developing Claims for Service Connection (SC) for Disabilities Resulting From Exposure to Mustard Gas or Lewisite
5. Presumptive Full-Body Mustard Gas or Lewisite Exposure During WWII This topic contains guidance on presumptive full-body mustard gas or Lewisite exposure during WWII, including · presumptive full-body exposure based on service in a known location during WWII · confirmed locations where…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart i, Chapter 1, Section CM-21-1
Ratings for Disabilities Associated With Herbicide Exposure
VIII.i.1.C.1.a. Deciding Presumptive SC Based on Herbicide Exposure When deciding service connection (SC) for a disability due to herbicide exposure, consider if the evidence establishes · in-service exposure to an herbicide agent · the Veteran has a qualifying disability as listed in [M21-1…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart i, Chapter 1, Section BM-21-1
Developing Claims for Service Connection (SC) Based on Herbicide Exposure
VIII.i.1.B.2.d. Reviewing Service Records for Proof of Service in a Presumptive Herbicide Location Certain documents within the claims folder may show proof of duty or visitation in a qualifying location. See the table below for guidance on reviewing documents that may show qualifying service…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section CM-21-1
Rating Claims Based on Particulate Matter Exposure Under 38 CFR 3.320
VIII.ii.2.C.1.a. Establishing SC for a Qualifying Presumptive Disability Establish presumptive service connection (SC) due to fine particulate matter exposure if the evidence establishes · service in a qualifying location as described in [M21-1, Part VIII, Subpart ii…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 3, Section BM-21-1
Rating Claims for Disabilities Associated With Mustard Gas or Lewisite Exposure
April 13, 2026 ### VIII.iii.3.B.1.a. Presumptive SC Based on Exposure to Mustard Gas or Lewisite Under [38 CFR 3.316](<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=21dfef01e95563792f4df209b1404fd0&mc=true&node=se38.1.3_1316&rgn=div8>), presumptive service connection (SC) can be established when there…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 11M-21-1
August 2, 2022 ### VIII.iii.11.1.a. Presumption of SC for COVID-19 Effective January 5, 2021, [38 U.S.C. 1164](<https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/1164>) established the presumption of service connection (SC) for Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Reference: For more information on the…
- Regulation section: Part V, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section EM-21-1
Service Connection (SC) for Congenital, Developmental, or Hereditary Disorders
V.ii.2.E.1.c. Establishing SC for Congenital, Developmental, or Hereditary Disorders Congenital or developmental _defects_ , refractive error of the eye, personality disorders, and mental deficiency are not considered diseases or injuries under [38 CFR…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart iii, Chapter 4, Section BM-21-1
Developing Claims for Service Connection (SC) for Disabilities Resulting from Ionizing Radiation Exposure Under 38 CFR 3.311
VIII.iii.4.B.1.b. Presumptive Versus Direct SC If a claimant files a claim for SC under the provisions of [38 CFR 3.311](<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=39de3125a226e1e8d50288b6b1ae520f&node=se38.1.3_1311&rgn=div8>), the claims processor must also consider the claim for SC under the…
- Regulation section: Part V, Subpart ii, Chapter 1, Section AM-21-1
Principles of Reviewing and Weighing Evidence
V.ii.1.A.1.k. Role of Presumptive Provisions Presumptive provisions alleviate part of the claimant’s burden of proof. Where certain facts are proven, a presumption arises that additional facts are true unless the presumption is rebutted by other evidence. As noted by [_Routen v…
- Regulation section: Part IV, Subpart i, Chapter 2, Section AM-21-1
Examination Requests Overview
· individual unemployability (IU) · service connection (SC) under [38 CFR 3.317](<https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=9be98fa7a57b2879b145d9cacc4c76c3&mc=true&node=se38.1.3_1317&rgn=div8>), or · Veterans Pension. Important: · When requesting a general medical examination to evaluate an…
- Regulation section: Part V, Subpart ii, Chapter 4, Section AM-21-1
Effective Dates
· presumptive SC, see · [38 CFR 3.307](<https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=28f7dc456a02310276f9dc318b73d844&mc=true&node=se38.1.3_1307&rgn=div8>) · [38 CFR 3.308](<https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=28f7dc456a02310276f9dc318b73d844&mc=true&node=se38.1.3_1308&rgn=div8>) · [38 CFR…
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