The Board has determined that the Veteran's respiratory disability, low back disability, neuropathy of the lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, bladder disability, prostate disorder (benign prostatic hypertrophy), and bilateral arm disability are not related to his military service. However, he was exposed to asbestos during service, which is presumed to be a contributing factor in causing his current respiratory disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's respiratory disability is presumed due to asbestos exposure during service, but the other conditions were not shown to be related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disability, Respiratory Disability (COPD), Low Back Disability, Neuropathy of the Lower Extremities, Erectile Dysfunction, Bladder Disability, Prostate Disorder (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy), Muscle Disability, Skin Disability (Rash of the Legs), Cervical Spine Disability, Bilateral Arm Disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2013
- Citation
- 1332056
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