Asbestosis Board decisions

The VA denied an increased disability evaluation for lung plaque consistent with asbestos exposure, as the veteran's lung function did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6833.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and denied it. The claim for service connection for asbestosis or a lung condition due to Agent Orange exposure is considered, but the evidence does not support reopening of this claim.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a disability as a result of exposure to asbestos during service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 60 percent for asbestosis and service connection for residuals of a right knee injury.

The Board has received notification of the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal, and therefore dismisses the case.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the RO for additional consideration.

The Board has restored the veteran's original 10% disability rating for asbestosis, effective October 16, 1995. The issue of whether an increased rating is warranted remains before the Board.

The Board found that the veteran's right ear hearing loss is service-connected due to noise exposure. Tinnitus was also service-connected based on history of noise exposure and ear infections. However, there is no evidence linking a lung disorder to asbestos exposure in service or post-service, thus denying service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal because the veteran died during the pendency of the appeal and thus no longer has standing to pursue this claim.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have asbestosis and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no current evidence of asbestosis and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected asbestosis is not manifested by a Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) of less than 81% of predicted value or a Diffusion Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide by a Single Breath Method (DLCO (SB)) of less than 81% of predicted value, thus he does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for asbestosis is granted, with no specific rating assigned and no effective date provided. The appeal was based on a diagnosis of asbestosis by Dr. Sharpe in July 1990, which was supported by evidence of asbestos exposure during military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's COPD is related to his service exposure to asbestos, and thus granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure (Agent Orange) and a compensable disability rating for pleural thick thickening consistent with asbestos-related pleural disease. The decision is based on lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service or presumptive exposure.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, including pneumoconiosis and asbestosis, due to exposure to asbestos. The appeal is based on direct evidence of exposure in service without any presumption or secondary service connection.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 60 percent for asbestosis with chronic bronchitis was denied by the RO.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his request for a compensable evaluation for asbestosis.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues regarding service connection for asbestos exposure and pneumonia. The appeal is currently remanded for additional evidence collection.

The Board granted service connection for asbestosis and assigned a 10 percent evaluation effective October 7, 1996.