The Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer and bronchitis have been denied on the merits. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for lung cancer, as there is currently no diagnosis of lung cancer. For bronchitis, the Board noted that while asbestos exposure was alleged, there is insufficient evidence to establish a current disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's most recent diagnosed condition is bronchitis, which he claims is due to asbestos exposure during service. However, there is currently no diagnosis of lung cancer, and thus the claim for this condition cannot be reopened.
- Claimed conditions
- Lung Cancer, Bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2014
- Citation
- 1429339
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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