The Board found that the veteran's lung condition, including silicosis due to exposure to silica dust in service, was not incurred or aggravated by active service.
The deciding factor: There is no competent evidence showing a link between the veteran's current lung condition and his service, including exposure to asbestos.
- Claimed conditions
- interstitial fibrosis, silicosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2007
- Citation
- 0706007
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- Denied
The Board has denied the claims for service connection for atrial fibrillation, interstitial fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and emphysema as new and relevant evidence was not submitted to warrant readjudication.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis and silicosis due to inadequate VA examination. The case will be reviewed again with a new examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete treatment records. The Veteran's respiratory condition is being reviewed again for service connection.
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