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The VA determined that the veteran does not have asbestosis or asbestos disease of the lung, and his chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder is not related to service exposure to asbestos.

The deciding factor: VA medical opinions ruled out asbestosis and diagnosed moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, indicating no current condition related to service exposure to asbestos.

Claimed conditions
pulmonary disability to include asbestosis
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
September 11, 2003
Citation
0323573

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