The veteran's claims for asbestosis and mesothelioma, a lung condition secondary to surgical clamps and wire in the lung, and a heart condition secondary to the service-connected lung disease were denied. However, his claim for an increased evaluation of inactive pulmonary tuberculosis was granted with a 10% disability rating.,The veteran's vocal chord paralysis claim was denied, but he received a grant of total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran did not have diagnosed asbestosis or mesothelioma. The lung condition secondary to surgical clamps and wire in the lung was granted with 10% evaluation, but the heart condition claims were denied.,The veteran's vocal chord paralysis claim was denied, but he received a grant of total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung condition (secondary to surgical clamps and wire), heart condition (secondary to service-connected lung disease or alternatively, secondary to retained surgical clamps and wire in the left lung)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2000
- Citation
- 0019582
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance from another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's asbestosis disability is rated at 100% from December 2, 2024 to January 16, 2026. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is dismissed as moot.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis with pleural plaques and vascular dementia as secondary to asbestosis with pleural plaques due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's asbestosis was granted an increased rating of 10 percent, but no higher. Service connection for sleep apnea was denied.
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