The Veteran's appeal for service connection of right thigh, ear condition, and breathing disorder due to asbestos exposure is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran provided new medical evidence that was not previously considered by the RO.
- Claimed conditions
- right thigh, ear condition, breathing disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18136251
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What this means for you
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