The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current breathing disorder to his active service, including any exposure to asbestos. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.
The deciding factor: There is no indication that the Veteran's current breathing problems are related to his in-service asbestos exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- breathing disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0917929
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for chronic cough, a breathing disorder, and a left foot condition as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability or a link to active service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, to include pneumonia, bronchitis, chronic cough, and congestion.
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