The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung disability, specifically bronchiolitis obliterans, began during his period of active duty for training in July and August 2007. The eye disability, specifically epiretinal membrane of the bilateral eyes, also began during his period of active duty for training in June 2004.,The Board granted service connection for both lung disability and eye disability as they are found to have originated during periods of active duty for training.
The deciding factor: Service records show that the Veteran experienced symptoms consistent with bronchiolitis obliterans and epiretinal membrane during his period of active duty for training, which is sufficient to establish service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchiolitis obliterans, epiretinal membrane of the bilateral eyes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2013
- Citation
- 1309547
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's bronchiolitis obliterans with exercise induced asthma is rated at 60 percent since November 10, 2009. The rating will remain at this level throughout the appeal period.
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