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The Board denied service connection for post traumatic stress disorder and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The veteran's claim for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was denied as there is no evidence of asbestos exposure during service.

The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's current COPD to his service, including any potential asbestos exposure.

Claimed conditions
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
July 16, 2003
Citation
0316141

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