The Veteran's claims for viral rhinitis, ciliary dysfunction and/or laryngitis (claimed as a damaged trachea lining), and an immune system disorder were denied. The Board found no evidence of these conditions during service or post-service that could be linked to the Veteran's military service.,The Veteran claimed his current respiratory issues are due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, but there is no established connection between his claimed conditions and this exposure.
The deciding factor: There was insufficient evidence linking the Veteran’s current respiratory conditions (viral rhinitis, ciliary dysfunction and/or laryngitis) or immune system disorder to his military service. The Board found that the Veteran's claims were not supported by medical records showing a diagnosis of these conditions during service or post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- viral rhinitis, ciliary dysfunction and/or laryngitis (claimed as a damaged trachea lining), immune system disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 3, 2020
- Citation
- 20058363
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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