I am familiar with the study. Our epidemiological cell actually looked at a potential link with this disease. They have found no increased evidence of lymphoma in deployed CF members. If I recall correctly, this study attributed this cluster of Hodgkin lymphoma to be a sporadic event that did not specifically affect the deployed personnel and is unlikely to be related to environmental exposures in the Balkans. I believe that was the conclusion of this particular study. Now, as to whether or not they were awarded a pension, I cannot comment, and I cannot comment on the reason why this particular individual was able to receive a pension and if it was for this reason or not. That I don't know.
On March 21st, 2013. See this statement in context.