The Board found that the veteran's skin and lung conditions did not develop as a result of his service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his service.
The deciding factor: There was no credible evidence showing a connection between the veteran's service, including exposure to ionizing radiation, and his skin or lung conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- multiple skin lesions, Bowen's carcinoma, interstitial lung disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0622479
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