Presumptions cover categories such as certain exposures and service periods. If a condition is on a presumptive list that matches your service, the connection argument is largely made for you; the claim still must be filed.
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Presumptive Condition
A presumptive conditions are health issues that the Department of Veterans Affairs automatically assumes are service-connected. Veterans with a presumptive condition do not need to prove a medical link to their service, requiring only a formal diagnosis and proof of qualifying service.
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Official sourcehttps://www.va.gov/files/2023-03/U.S.%20Department%20of%20Veterans%20Affiars%20-%20Presumptive%20Disability%20Benefits.pdfhttps://www.va.gov/files/2023-03/U.S.%20Department%20of%20Veterans%20Affiars%20-%20Presumptive%20Disability%20Benefits.pdf
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