The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis and a compensable rating for a right thumb disorder, finding that there was no evidence of asbestos exposure or related conditions during his military service. The claim for an increased rating for the right thumb disorder prior to June 10, 1999, was also denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service medical records were negative for any complaints or findings indicative of asbestosis or an asbestos-related disorder. His claims were based on his assertion that he developed these conditions due to exposure to asbestos while serving in the Navy. However, there is no evidence of such exposure during his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2006
- Citation
- 0611881
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
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