The Board denied service connection for a lung disorder, to include emphysema and status post excision of a benign hamartoma as due to asbestos exposure. The veteran was also denied an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's lung disorder or hearing loss to his military service, including any asbestos exposure during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Lung disorder, including emphysema and status post excision of a benign hamartoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2008
- Citation
- 0815421
What this means for you
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