The Veteran's lung disorder, to include COPD, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board concluded an examination is not needed as the medical evidence indicates the Veteran's respiratory problems are attributable to his long-standing smoking habit.
The deciding factor: Service connection for disability due to use of tobacco products during active service is prohibited by law (38 U.S.C.A. § 1103(a)).
- Claimed conditions
- Lung Disorder (COPD), Stomach Problems
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2011
- Citation
- 1110912
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