The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative osteoarthritis of the right wrist was caused by a metal sliver that lodged into his wrist during service. The Veteran's current breathing problems are presumed to be due to exposure to asbestos in service.
The deciding factor: Degenerative osteoarthritis of the right wrist is found to have been caused by the metal sliver that lodged into the Veteran's wrist during service, and it is at least as likely as not related to his period of active service. The Veteran's current breathing problems are presumed to be due to exposure to asbestos in service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist disorder, Pulmonary disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2014
- Citation
- 1427535
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and needs additional medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right wrist disorder.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for readjudication due to new and relevant evidence being submitted since the previous denial.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeals for service connection for a heart disorder, Parkinson's disease, pulmonary disorder, skin rash, and posttraumatic stress disorder are dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
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