Asbestosis Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis, finding no evidence of the condition and no relationship between the veteran's service and a current lung disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for asbestosis with pleural plaques, finding that his pulmonary impairment was due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and not related to service-connected conditions.

The Board determined that the appellant's claims for service connection and an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension were not supported by the evidence of record.

The veteran's respiratory disorder (bilateral pleural plaques and calcifications due to asbestos exposure) was evaluated as noncompensable, and the Board found that a compensable rating is not warranted based on the post-bronchodilator pulmonary function test results.

The Board denied service connection for pulmonary asbestosis and asbestos related pleural disease, finding that the disorder was not caused by any incident of service, including alleged asbestos exposure.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a lung condition, to include asbestosis, and mononeuropathy multiplex were denied because the evidence did not show that his conditions were related to his military service.

The veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for asbestosis was granted, but the Board found that a higher rating is not warranted prior to July 14, 2004.,From July 14, 2004 to May 19, 2005, the veteran's condition improved slightly, warranting an initial 60 percent disability rating. However, from May 19, 2005 onwards, his asbestosis worsened significantly, qualifying for a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of evidence regarding asbestos exposure during service. The veteran's claim for service connection is now pending and will be reviewed again with additional information.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have asbestosis, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied. The issue of asbestos-related pleural plaques remains pending.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found that the veteran did not have a current disability for hearing loss, residuals of a left hamstring strain, contact dermatitis, periodontal disease, or a strain of the left knee muscle. Hemorrhoids and vision loss (myopia and astigmatism) are not service-connected as they do not meet the criteria for VA compensation.,The veteran's claim for high cholesterol was withdrawn prior to decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes and denied his claim of service connection for this condition. The claims of service connection for tinnitus and asbestosis are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, asbestosis, chronic sinusitis, and a low back disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records of the veteran's treatment at Tyndall AFB Hospital and determining his asbestos exposure during service. The appellant is also to be provided notice regarding previously service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran has asbestosis and whether it is related to his military service.

The Board has decided that the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for asbestosis should be remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis. The Board also finds that the veteran is entitled to service connection for asbestos-related lung disease incurred in service.

The veteran's bronchial asthma with a history of asbestosis is currently rated at 30 percent disabling and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The VA examiner determined that his service-connected respiratory disability does not render him unemployable.

The Board has determined that the veteran's asbestosis is related to his asbestos exposure during active service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current skin cancer or a diagnosed lung disorder due to asbestos exposure. The service connection for polymyalgia rheumatica is denied as there is no evidence of its onset in service and it was first diagnosed many years after service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for pleural plaques, claimed as asbestosis.