The Board has determined that the veteran's lung disease other than asbestosis is not related to service, but has found that he currently has asbestosis and this condition is related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner specifically noted that the veteran's COPD was a result of cigarette abuse in the 1940s and 1950s. The Board also found no evidence of chronic lung problems during service, and the May 1998 VA examination did not reveal any pre-service or post-service asbestos exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0600400
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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