The veteran's Gilbert's syndrome is found to be related to service, and granted. The lung disorder claim is denied as there is no evidence linking it to asbestos exposure or service.
The deciding factor: Gilbert's syndrome was diagnosed in service and continues today, with a VA examiner stating the current condition likely began during service. There is no clear link between the lung disorder and asbestos exposure or service.
- Claimed conditions
- Gilbert's syndrome, Lung disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0610515
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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