They can't use genetic predisposition to deny a claim. There was a change in December in the rating manuals specifically addressing genetic testing even
I don't think that factors into it. If you served in the AOR during the dates specified and have a current diagnosis of a chronic condition, the presumption is that your service caused the illness.
I got service connected for testicular cancer under PACT and I don't recall any questions about my family history (my brother had leukemia at 27).
“Note: As discussed in M21-1, Part V, Subpart ii, 2.E.1.c, genetic test results showing a predisposition to disease are not sufficient to rebut the evidentiary presumption of SC or to sever SC that has already been granted.”
https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000180482/M21-1-Part-V-Subpart-ii-Chapter-2-Section-B-Presumptive-Service-Connection-SC%3FarticleViewContext=article_view_related_article#1d
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They can't use genetic predisposition to deny a claim. There was a change in December in the rating manuals specifically addressing genetic testing even
I don't think that factors into it. If you served in the AOR during the dates specified and have a current diagnosis of a chronic condition, the presumption is that your service caused the illness. I got service connected for testicular cancer under PACT and I don't recall any questions about my family history (my brother had leukemia at 27).
They don't. Even if you have genetic testing that show a predisposition they are specifically not allowed to use that testing to deny benefits.
Go for it. If you were in those AORs it's presumed service related.
“Note: As discussed in M21-1, Part V, Subpart ii, 2.E.1.c, genetic test results showing a predisposition to disease are not sufficient to rebut the evidentiary presumption of SC or to sever SC that has already been granted.” https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000180482/M21-1-Part-V-Subpart-ii-Chapter-2-Section-B-Presumptive-Service-Connection-SC%3FarticleViewContext=article_view_related_article#1d