Asbestosis decisions — 2018

The Veteran's asbestosis has been rated at a 30 percent disability rating since the December 2015 VA examination, based on DLCO readings of 58%.

The Board has remanded the case to comply with a prior remand order and obtain an appropriate medical opinion. The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of rheumatic fever and asbestosis are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for updated examinations and additional development of his claims.

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis, mesothelioma, and cancer of the larynx due to lack of current disability evidence. The claim for cancer of the larynx was denied because there is no definitive medical literature indicating a relationship between laryngeal cancer and asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pulmonary asbestosis is due to in-service asbestos exposure and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis with pulmonary fibrosis was granted, and the effective date is set at September 19, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA and private medical records not being obtained. The Veteran is advised to provide information about any relevant treatment received from outside VA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disorder, including asbestosis, related to his military service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, lumbar spine disorder, and asbestosis/COPD are service-connected based on direct evidence of a link to his military service.

The Veteran's lung disorder, including COPD and asthma in quiescent, is being remanded for additional development due to new diagnoses and potential service connection.

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

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed asbestosis and low back disability.

The Veteran's asbestosis is rated at 100% since December 6, 2017. The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of a seizure disorder due to lack of evidence establishing an organic pathology.

The Veteran seeks service connection for asbestosis. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory system disorder, to include asbestosis, is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examination.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all issues currently on appeal, including service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for asbestosis has been withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has denied all service connection claims as the evidence does not establish a nexus between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's lung disorder, asbestosis, and COPD/breathing problems are being remanded for further examination. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus remain on appeal.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus claim is denied. The issue of tinnitus was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made. For asbestosis, prior to December 8, 2011, an evaluation in excess of 10 percent is not warranted.