The veteran's claims for asbestosis and mesothelioma, a lung condition secondary to surgical clamps and wire in the lung, and a heart condition secondary to the service-connected lung disease were denied. However, his claim for an increased evaluation of inactive pulmonary tuberculosis was granted with a 10% disability rating.,The veteran's vocal chord paralysis claim was denied, but he received a grant of total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The deciding factor: The veteran did not have diagnosed asbestosis or mesothelioma. The lung condition secondary to surgical clamps and wire in the lung was granted with 10% evaluation, but the heart condition claims were denied.,The veteran's vocal chord paralysis claim was denied, but he received a grant of total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

Claimed conditions

asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung condition (secondary to surgical clamps and wire), heart condition (secondary to service-connected lung disease or alternatively, secondary to retained surgical clamps and wire in the left lung)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

July 26, 2000

Citation

0019582

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