Asbestosis decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for asbestosis and remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for a lung disability other than asbestosis.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for mesothelioma associated with asbestosis due to duty-to-assist errors, including clarification needed regarding periods of service and potential asbestos exposure.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and uterine fibroids, but denied service connection for asbestosis and a stomach condition.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a supplemental opinion.

The Board remands the case to adjudicate a higher initial rating for the Veteran's service-connected respiratory disability, as the AOJ adjudicated an unclaimed issue involving clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the ratings assigned.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal in its entirety, and all issues were dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities and an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or nexus to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for asbestosis, while remanding a claim for service connection for coronary artery disease.

The Board remands the matters of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for a respiratory disability and entitlement to a TDIU due to the Veteran's challenge regarding the competency of the VA examiner.

The appeal to reopen the claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted, while other issues were remanded.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for asbestosis since August 28, 2019, and an initial 60 percent rating prior to January 7, 2020, for hypertension with renal disease. However, the Board granted a 80 percent rating for hypertension with renal disease since January 7, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of lung cancer as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected asbestosis, interstitial lung disease. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and special monthly compensation were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for pulmonary fibrosis and asbestosis based on the Veteran's asbestos exposure during service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including COPD and asbestosis, to obtain additional evidence.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity and a compensable rating for asbestosis.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions, including a colon condition, bilateral shoulder condition, right hip condition, and neck condition. The claims for left wrist, left-hand, right-hand, and asbestosis were denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, depression, and a disability resulting from asbestos exposure as there was no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to the Veteran's active duty.

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including secondary to restrictive lung disease, based on the lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis or that these conditions were caused by or aggravated by service.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea due to the lack of a current diagnosis, and remanded the claim for a respiratory disorder related to asbestos exposure for further development.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and signs or symptoms of the lower respiratory system due to undiagnosed illness, but denied a compensable rating for hypertension and entitlement to service connection for disability related to asbestos exposure.