The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a lung condition, diagnosed as severe asthma. The decision is based on credible lay evidence and medical opinion that links the current asthma to in-service exposure to burning coal fumes/dust.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's lay testimony regarding his in-service exposure to burning coal fumes/dust daily was credible, and supported by his service records. The VA treating physician opined that it is highly likely that the Veteran's asthma was caused by this exposure during military service.
- Claimed conditions
- severe asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1025479
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