The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, nicotine dependence, a back condition, and a respiratory condition as secondary to nicotine dependence acquired in service. The Board also denied service connection for a respiratory condition, to include as a result of asbestos exposure.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that tinnitus, nicotine dependence, or a back condition were causally related to service. The Board also found no evidence linking a respiratory condition secondary to nicotine dependence acquired in service and a respiratory condition due to asbestos exposure to service.,There was insufficient evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, nicotine dependence, back condition, respiratory condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2002
- Citation
- 0212625
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during his active duty service.
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