The Veteran was granted service connection for granulomatous disease of the lungs due to toxicant exposure in service. The Board found that his current condition is related to asbestos and other exposures during service.,Service connection was also granted for thyroid cancer with postoperative hypothyroidism, with the Board finding it likely that the cancer developed during service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's granulomatous disease of the lungs was found to be due to his in-service exposure to asbestos and other toxicants. The Board resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding this condition.,Regarding thyroid cancer, the Board noted that it is more likely than not that the cancer developed during service, given its presence within one year of discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- granulomatous disease of the lungs, thyroid cancer with postoperative hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21003145
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