The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA pulmonary examination and providing notice regarding how to substantiate the claim for TDIU. The case will be re-adjudicated following these actions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination, which has been addressed by scheduling another one in his best interest due to credible assertions of miscommunication about the need to attend an appointment.
- Claimed conditions
- asbestos-related pleural plaques
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2014
- Citation
- 1416791
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1416791.
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the cases for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's asbestos-related pleural plaques.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, so his claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability is denied.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all issues related to the Veteran's claims, including an increased rating for asbestos-related pleural plaques and service connection for a left knee condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's asthma has worsened since the last examination, and he wants his asbestos-related pleural plaques rated separately. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess these conditions.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.