The Board has determined that the veteran's current sinus and lung conditions, diagnosed as chronic rhinosinusitis, bronchial asthma, and chronic bronchitis, were likely caused by exposure to environmental conditions while serving in Korea.
The deciding factor: The veteran's respiratory problems during service, including atypical pneumonia and colds, are believed to have contributed to his current sinus and lung pathology which began during military service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic rhinosinusitis, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0030315
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