Like most things in this system, it is all about having good evidence.

Letters from commander or superiors documenting your being there and the circumstances, flight logs, AAR's, etc. That type of stuff would help getting you to the exposure part.

I would also think it would be helpful getting evidence of symptoms soon thereafter (sick call slips, statements from others documenting symptoms, LODs, etc.). Or perhaps an opinion letter from a pulmonologist (or other MD if you can't find a respiratory specialist) stating an opinion that your condition was caused by the exposure.

If you have an LOD that states your condition was caused by flying over fumes, I think you may have enough evidence right there. Of course, the question then becomes if they believe these facts equals "combat-related." If the facts are not in dispute, then it is a legal argument that you are disagreeing about.

Best of luck!

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