Asbestosis Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran does not have asbestosis or a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asbestosis does not meet the criteria for a compensable initial rating, and thus denied his claim.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected asbestosis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and further review.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of medical evidence regarding the Veteran's lung condition and potential asbestos exposure during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder and a respiratory disorder, to include as due to asbestos exposure. The decision is considered vacated due to failure to provide due process.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. His pulmonary sarcoidosis with residual pleurisy, asbestosis, COPD, left pleural thickening, and hepatic involvement are currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no new and material evidence was received for the claim of residuals of a chest injury. Service connection was denied for cirrhosis and disability resulting from asbestos exposure.

The Veteran is seeking an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected asbestosis. The case has been remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis was denied. The issue of service connection for a lung disability other than asbestosis is part of the appeal and must be remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to COPD due to, or as a consequence of, asbestosis. Radiation exposure and tobacco use were also considered significant contributing factors.

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.