Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left eye condition and breathing problems, to include mesothelioma, as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active military service.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinions were against the claims, indicating that it is less likely than not that the Veteran's left eye floaters or breathing problems are etiologically related to his in-service exposure or injuries.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye condition (floaters), breathing problems (to include mesothelioma)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 19, 2025
- Citation
- 25002414
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