Service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is granted. A disability rating of 70 percent, but no more, for a specified trauma and stressor related disorder is granted on and after July 17, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the lung was found to be at least as likely as not caused by exposure to asbestos during his active duty service. For his specified trauma and stressor related disorder, the Board determined that he met the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, specified trauma and stressor related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2018
- Citation
- 18158749
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- Granted
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