The Board found that the veteran's respiratory problems, claimed as secondary to asbestos exposure during service, were not incurred or aggravated by his military service and denied the claim.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence showing a current disability related to asbestos exposure in service or any other chemicals. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's respiratory disorder was incurred or aggravated by his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory problems
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2008
- Citation
- 0818758
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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