The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory/pulmonary disability is at least as likely as not related to his military service, including exposure to chemicals while on active duty.
The deciding factor: A VA physician concluded that the Veteran's current pulmonary disorders are at least as likely as not a result of occupational exposures during his Army enlistment, including exposure to muriatic acid and other hazardous materials.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory/pulmonary disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2013
- Citation
- 1325291
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What this means for you
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