Asbestosis decisions — 2013
186 indexed Board decisions in 2013.
Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2013
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing. The issues of service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and an increased rating for asbestosis prior to July 10, 2007 are still pending.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2013
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any residuals of asbestos exposure related to his military service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2013
The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for asbestosis with pleural plaques was granted from November 23, 1993 to May 20, 1998. From May 21, 1998 to November 7, 2002, he received a 10 percent disability rating for this condition. The claim for an increased rating beyond the initial 10 percent was denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2013
The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and further examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2013
The Veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis is being remanded due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for a new VA examination.
- Whole decision: DismissedJanuary 2013
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of asbestosis.
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