The Board found no evidence to support a connection between the Veteran's current respiratory/pulmonary disorder and his active service, including asbestos exposure or tonsillectomy. The Veteran's symptoms are believed to have developed after service.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence linking the Veteran's current respiratory/pulmonary disorders to his active service, including any in-service asbestos exposure or tonsillectomy.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory/pulmonary disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2014
- Citation
- 1416024
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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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