Asbestosis decisions — 2010

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to obtain records related to state disability benefits. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including COPD and asbestosis, is being reviewed again.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of asbestosis and there is no objective evidence to support such a diagnosis. As such, the claim for service connection for asbestosis is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development of evidence, including consideration of additional VA treatment records and written statements submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for another VA examination to determine whether the Veteran's asbestosis is due to exposure during and after service, or post-service exposure alone.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have asbestosis or an asbestos-related disease other than COPD, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis, a left hip injury, and a stomach disability were not supported by evidence of current disabilities or a link to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis and COPD due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his current lung conditions and military service. The case is being returned to the RO/AMC for further review.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have asbestosis or a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asbestosis does not meet the criteria for a compensable initial rating, and thus denied his claim.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected asbestosis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and further review.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of medical evidence regarding the Veteran's lung condition and potential asbestos exposure during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder and a respiratory disorder, to include as due to asbestos exposure. The decision is considered vacated due to failure to provide due process.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. His pulmonary sarcoidosis with residual pleurisy, asbestosis, COPD, left pleural thickening, and hepatic involvement are currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no new and material evidence was received for the claim of residuals of a chest injury. Service connection was denied for cirrhosis and disability resulting from asbestos exposure.

The Veteran is seeking an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected asbestosis. The case has been remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis was denied. The issue of service connection for a lung disability other than asbestosis is part of the appeal and must be remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to COPD due to, or as a consequence of, asbestosis. Radiation exposure and tobacco use were also considered significant contributing factors.