The Board found no evidence to support a connection between the Veteran's respiratory disorder and service exposure to asbestos or any other form of exposure. The claim for head injury residuals was also denied as there is no direct evidence linking it to service.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's current respiratory condition and his military service, including exposure to asbestos.
- Claimed conditions
- Respiratory disorder (asthma)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2013
- Citation
- 1313828
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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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