The Board found that the veteran's right ear hearing loss is service-connected due to noise exposure. Tinnitus was also service-connected based on history of noise exposure and ear infections. However, there is no evidence linking a lung disorder to asbestos exposure in service or post-service, thus denying service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's current lung disorder is related to his military service or any other form of asbestos exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing loss in the right ear, Tinnitus, Lung disorder due to asbestos exposure
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2003
- Citation
- 0328891
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