The Veteran does not have a residual disability, including anosmia, as a result of an adverse reaction to Penicillin during service. The Board finds that anosmia is not related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The April 2009 VA examination report stated that it is less likely than not that the Veteran's anosmia is related to Penicillin use, and current medical literature does not support a finding that Penicillin causes anosmia. The examiner opined that the Veteran's anosmia is more likely attributable to a chronic nasal condition or upper respiratory infections.
- Claimed conditions
- anosmia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2009
- Citation
- 0936262
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