Asbestosis decisions — 2005

The Board has determined that the veteran likely had asbestos exposure during his naval service as a boiler-room technician, and current medical evidence supports a diagnosis of asbestosis. The claim for service connection is granted.

The veteran's breathing trouble and extreme fatigue are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to asbestos exposure.,Neurological disability was not found during service or connected to service. The issue is pending.

The Board determined that the veteran's claim of service connection for asbestosis was denied due to a lack of competent medical evidence confirming a current diagnosis of asbestosis.

The Board found that the veteran's asbestosis was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and denied his claim.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions and that they are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and inadequate development of the claim for service connection for asbestos-related pulmonary disease.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for COPD and asbestosis, finding that there was no current diagnosis of asbestosis and that any current COPD began many years after service without relationship to service or asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to unclear medical evidence regarding the veteran's exposure to asbestos and noise in service, as well as his current disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting medical evidence and exposure history.

The Board found no evidence of a current asbestos-related lung disease and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a back disability or pulmonary disorder due to asbestos exposure incurred during service. The veteran's claims were denied.

The veteran seeks service connection for a lung disorder, including asbestosis. The case is being remanded due to the need for further medical examination and evaluation.

The veteran's service records do not show any complaints or diagnoses related to the claimed conditions. The veteran testified that he did not receive medical treatment for these conditions during his military service.,VA has reviewed all available evidence and determined that there is no basis to establish service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder, including asbestosis and silicosis. The veteran's current claims are related to his exposure to brake pads during service.

The Board has decided the case requires further development due to incomplete medical records and needs clarification of the VA examiner's opinion.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have a diagnosis of asbestosis, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, dizziness and headaches as residuals of a head trauma, and lung disorder (Reactive Airway Disease) were denied. The VA found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary/respiratory disability, finding no evidence of pneumonia or any other respiratory disorder in service. The VA also found no asbestos exposure during service and concluded that there is no direct link between the current pulmonary condition and military service.

The veteran's asbestosis disability, with a predicted percentage of FVC at 103 before and after bronchodilator, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating (75-80% predicted). The Board denied his claim for an increased rating.

The veteran's service-connected interstitial lung disease, including asbestosis, was granted with an initial evaluation of 30 percent from December 28, 2001. The RO is instructed to schedule the veteran for a VA respiratory examination and consider whether he meets criteria for a higher rating based on additional evidence or testing.