Asbestosis Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung tumors and asbestosis, but has remanded his claim for an acquired respiratory disability due to asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his claims for service connection of sleep apnea, COPD, and an earlier effective date for a 60% evaluation of asbestosis. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 60% for CAD is denied.

The Board denied service connection for COPD, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, and asbestosis due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for COPD and asbestosis, including a lack of nexus opinion.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the claim for service connection for PTSD. The claims for asbestosis and chronic nephritis manifested by albuminuria are also remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding no evidence to substantiate the Appellant's contention that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service and thus denying the claim.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability is granted as service connected. The case for service connection of asbestosis is remanded due to the need for a CT scan and an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected basal cell carcinoma/actinic keratosis does not require therapy comparable to systemic malignancies and is currently rated at 0 percent.,The maximum schedular rating for tinnitus (10%) has already been assigned. The Veteran cannot be granted a higher rating based on this condition alone.,There is no evidence that the Veteran's shortness of breath or COPD are related to his service, including due to in-service participation in a toxic-risk exposure activity (TERA).,The Veteran's COPD does not appear to be linked to his service. The issue remains remanded as there may be additional information needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because his representative withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was also denied a compensable rating.

The Board remands the claim for a lung condition, to include COPD, asbestosis, and bilateral pleural plaques due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service and his current lung condition.

The Board denied an increased rating for asbestosis with bilateral pleural plaques and dismissed the appeal for service connection for scoliosis.

The Board remands the claims for a VA examination to address service connection and rating issues.

The Board granted service connection for asbestosis, finding that the Veteran's exposure to asbestos in service caused his condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for hearing loss, stomach cancer, tinnitus, and mesothelioma.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for 12 respiratory conditions due to a need for additional medical evidence and examinations.

The Board denied a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for asbestosis and remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). An increased rating to 60 percent was granted effective April 10, 2025.

The Board granted service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, lumbar spine disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran was also granted a 10 percent rating prior to September 5, 2024, and a 30 percent rating thereafter for GERD.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disability, to include asbestosis, and remanded claims for diabetes, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and dental disabilities.