The Board finds that the Veteran's lung disorder, including COPD and emphysema, is related to his military service, specifically his exposure to oil fires and burn pits.,Osteoporosis is caused by treatment for service-connected COPD.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding of direct service connection for the Veteran's lung disorder due to in-service exposure to burn pits and oil fires. Osteoporosis secondary to service-connected COPD is also supported.
- Claimed conditions
- Lung Disorder (COPD), Osteoporosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 26, 2015
- Citation
- 1522195
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