The Board denied the claims for service connection for cervical spine disability and respiratory disability based on active duty special work (ADSW) in February 2004, finding that there was no basic eligibility for compensation under U.S.C. Title 38 due to the appellant's state National Guard service during relief operations following September 11th World Trade Center attacks.
The deciding factor: The appellant did not have qualifying service for VA benefits as his participation in the post-September 11th relief operation was not federalized and thus, he does not qualify for Title 38 benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability, Respiratory Disability (based on ADSW)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2010
- Citation
- 1045563
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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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