Veterans suffering from chronic diseases connected to their active service may be able to win their VA claims by using the service connection by legal presumption. For certain chronic diseases, the VA automatically presumes the connection between the condition and the time in service and grants veterans benefits. The list of chronic conditions accepted for this presumption is quite long and includes certain types of cancer, tuberculosis, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and many other ailments. Consider consulting a qualified disability lawyer who can help you determine whether the VA includes your condition chronic.
Once you’ve determined that your disability is on the VA’s most current list, you’ll need to meet the requirement of the presumptive period. Veterans need to provide medical evidence that the condition in question manifested to a degree of at least 10% no more than one year after their active service ended to be eligible for applying the service connection by legal presumption to their VA claims.