Asbestosis Board decisions

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis and bronchitis due to new medical evidence. However, the preponderance of the competent medical evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are linked to his active service.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for asbestosis has been granted, but further development is needed due to the need for additional evidence and a new examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis, finding no current diagnosis of the condition and noting that there was no evidence linking it to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's pulmonary asbestosis and asbestos related pleural disease did not begin during service or due to any incident of service, including alleged asbestos exposure. The claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis was denied in March 1996. The case was remanded multiple times, but the appeal is dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is causally related to his active service, warranting service connection. However, there is no competent evidence establishing a current diagnosis of residuals of exposure to asbestos or linking it to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's asbestosis was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran seeks service connection for a respiratory disorder, claimed as asbestosis, and TDIU. The case is being remanded to obtain clarification on the nature of his current respiratory disability and whether it is related to in-service asbestos exposure.

The VA has granted an initial 10 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected asbestosis, effective from the date of receipt of his original claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current lung disorder is related to his service exposure to asbestos.

The Board denied a higher disability rating for asbestosis from January 24, 2001 to June 22, 2005, finding that the veteran's pulmonary function tests did not meet criteria for an evaluation in excess of 60 percent.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a Board hearing at the RO.

The Board has determined that the appellant's lung disability and COPD were not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there is no competent evidence to support a finding of such. The VA examiner indicated that the current lung disability could not be related to his short period of active duty without resorting to speculation.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development and adjudication of his claim, including consideration of whether there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a previous rating decision.

The Board found no evidence of a bilateral leg disorder, low back disorder, asbestosis, or hole in the heart (atrial septal defect) that was incurred during service. The veteran's preexisting hole in the heart was not aggravated by service.

The veteran is granted service connection for asbestosis, which he claims was incurred during his military service due to exposure to asbestos.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected interstitial lung disease, including asbestosis, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and evaluation of his disability.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for further development, including affording him a VA examination to determine if he has any skin or lung conditions related to service and/or asbestos exposure.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for asbestos-related lung disease and rheumatoid arthritis, finding no current disability or evidence of a nexus to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of asbestosis and there is no competent evidence linking this condition to service. As such, the claim for service connection for asbestosis is denied.