Asbestosis decisions — 2010

The Veteran's service-connected asbestosis is considered, but the case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and a VA examination to determine if his unemployability is solely due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, asbestosis, and back injuries due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred during or aggravated by military service. The presumption of exposure to Agent Orange does not apply.

The Veteran's service-connected asbestosis, nicotine dependence, and bladder cancer do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the claimed conditions did not manifest during active service or within one year of service, and are not shown to have developed as a result of an established event, injury, or disease during active service.

The Veteran's asbestosis and prostate cancer are not service-connected.,Asbestosis is presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic asbestos-related pulmonary condition, including asbestosis, due to lack of current disability and insufficient evidence linking any symptoms to service.

The Veteran's asbestos-related lung disability has not met the criteria for a compensable evaluation since February 12, 2007.