Asbestosis Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory condition, including pulmonary fibrosis and excluding asbestosis with pulmonary arterial hypertension. The Board also denied his claim for TDIU due to the severity of his other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's interstitial lung disease (asbestosis) did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to November 15, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches, a respiratory condition due to asbestos exposure, and a skin condition have all been denied.,There is no current evidence of a diagnosed headache disorder or respiratory condition related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA treatment records related to the Veteran's asbestosis disability. The claim will be reconsidered with these new records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding a rating in excess of 60 percent for asbestosis, stating he is content with the current VA rating.

The Veteran's back and neck conditions have been granted service connection, as well as an increased rating for asbestosis. Service connection has also been established for PTSD with anxiety.,PTSD was linked to in-service stressors of sexual harassment and physical assault.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and asbestosis, but finds that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for asbestosis. The issues of service connection for COPD and asthma are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for asbestosis is remanded due to the need for a VA pulmonary examination and the need to obtain all relevant VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's bronchiolitis is granted as secondary to his service-connected acquired respiratory condition of COPD. The Board has also remanded the issues of TBI, PTSD, and asbestosis for further development. Additionally, the rating for acquired respiratory conditions and a separate compensable rating for pleural plaques are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for lung and thyroid disabilities due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements and testimony regarding his sleep apnea, as well as the prior VA examinations. The claim will be reviewed again with a new opinion from a sleep specialist.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the absence of audiogram results from January 2020 VA treatment, which could affect his hearing loss disability rating.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for sleep apnea with asbestosis prior to June 27, 2019 remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for his service-connected scarring of the lungs with pleural plaques consistent with asbestosis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's current lung disorders, including asbestosis. The VA examiner is requested to clarify whether the Veteran has a current diagnosis of a lung disorder related to his in-service exposure to asbestos.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected pleural plaques with asbestosis, including chest pain, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including COPD and asbestosis, secondary to asbestos exposure during his military service. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the current respiratory disorders to his active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for COPD, lupus, and bilateral hearing loss due to unresolved issues regarding exposure to asbestos during active duty for training.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial disability evaluation and TDIU due to service-connected asbestosis. The claims are being returned for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for asbestosis, restrictive/obstructive lung disease, and prostate cancer. The appeal regarding bladder cancer and cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is remanded.