Asbestosis decisions — 2007

The VA denied reopening the veteran's claim for service connection for COPD and denied his new claim with regard to asbestosis.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an asbestos-related lung disease and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new examination and consideration of staged ratings.

The Board granted service connection for asbestosis and assigned a non-compensable rating for the veteran's appendectomy and fracture of the right hand.

The Board found that the veteran did not have asbestosis and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a respiratory disorder, to include asbestosis, that is the result of disease or injury incurred in service. As such, the claim for service connection for asbestosis is denied.

The Board finds that the veteran was exposed to asbestos in service and has current asbestosis related to that exposure, granting service connection for asbestosis.

The veteran's claim for PTSD is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of this condition.,The veteran's claims for residuals of exposure to ionizing radiation and asbestos are denied as there is no evidence of such conditions or their connection to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and asbestosis, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records review.

The VA determined that the veteran's asbestosis was not incurred or aggravated during his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim of service connection for asbestosis is being remanded due to the need for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has denied service connection for multiple conditions, including arthritis of the right shoulder and both wrists, low back disorder, neck disorder, chronic acquired eye disorder, tinnitus, allergies, asthma, unspecified disorders related to asbestos and radiation exposure. The claims are all denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the veteran's exposure to asbestos during service and a need for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis and a skin disorder (claimed as actinic keratosis of the scalp) due to lack of evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and active duty.

The Board found that the veteran does not have asbestosis or any other disease associated with asbestos exposure, and thus denied service connection for asbestosis. For special monthly pension, the Board determined that the veteran is not in need of regular aid and attendance due to his disabilities.

The Board has denied the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for post-operative atrial septal defect, as well as the claims for right ear hearing loss and pulmonary/respiratory disease due to asbestos exposure. The evidence submitted since the last final denial is not considered new or material.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disorder and disability attributable to asbestos exposure, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease, and noting a lack of medical evidence linking current conditions to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis, increased evaluations for his service-connected disabilities, and entitlement to a TDIU rating. The veteran was not found to have current evidence of asbestosis or any other compensable disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including locating missing service medical records and determining whether the veteran was exposed to asbestos during his military service. The appeal also includes a claim of entitlement to a higher initial rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss.