Asbestosis decisions — 2017

The Board found that the Veteran's current lung disorders, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and asbestosis, were not incurred or aggravated by service. The claim was denied.

The Veteran's claims for dizzy spells, right anterior cruciate ligament condition, PTSD, swelling and pain around ear, bilateral foot pain and fungus, and asbestosis have all been denied due to a lack of current disability diagnoses.,There is no evidence of any service-connected conditions or stressors that would support the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric condition and thus cannot establish service connection. The claim for service connection for asbestosis is pending.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure likely caused his current condition. The issues of asthma and COPD due to asbestos exposure are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis and residuals of total laryngectomy, status post laryngeal cancer. The Board found that there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to service or any other etiology.

The Veteran's lung disorder and asbestosis were not incurred or aggravated by service. The VA examiner found no evidence of asbestosis on the Veteran's current CT scan.

The Board found that the Veteran's lung disability, including asbestosis, was not caused by service or due to asbestos exposure. The preexisting asthma is considered aggravated by service.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disability, asbestosis, is at least as likely as not related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis and multiple myeloma are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding exposure history, medical opinions on etiology, and clinical records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was diagnosed in service and has been continuous since then. The lung disability (claimed as Asbestosis, COPD, and Lung Cancer) is considered a direct service connection case based on the evidence of record.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of asbestosis and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a respiratory disorder related to his in-service asbestos exposure and thus service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule him for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. His claims include seeking an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for asbestosis.

The Veteran's asbestosis and COPD are presumed to be related to service exposure. His low back disability, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, claimed as asbestosis due to in-service asbestos exposure is being remanded for additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a dental examination. The issues of service connection for asbestosis and a dental disorder are being reviewed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, alone, are not of such severity to preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asbestosis is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected asbestosis with restrictive lung disease is rated at 60 percent throughout the entire appeal period.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claim of asbestosis, and thus service connection for this condition is denied.