The veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis, mesothelioma, a lung condition secondary to surgical clamps and wire in the lung, or a heart condition secondary to the service-connected lung disease were denied. The veteran's inactive pulmonary tuberculosis was found to be inactive since 1952 with no current active disease, warranting a 10% disability rating.

The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a diagnosis of asbestosis or mesothelioma and there was no objective evidence linking the veteran's current lung condition to his service. The VA examination found that the veteran's vocal chord paralysis and inactive pulmonary tuberculosis were adequately compensated by their respective ratings.

Claimed conditions

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

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

June 26, 2002

Citation

0206882

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