The Veteran's claims for a pulmonary disability and an upper respiratory disability manifesting in running nose have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, service connection cannot be established as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection has not been granted for a pulmonary disability or an upper respiratory disability (manifesting in running nose) because there is no competent medical evidence showing such disabilities are related to active duty.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's VA treatment records do not reflect any diagnosed lung or upper respiratory conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Pulmonary disability, Upper respiratory disability (manifesting in running nose)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2018
- Citation
- 18152094
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's pulmonary disability is related to VA medical treatment, specifically a July 2016 CT scan with contrast dye injection. The Board finds insufficient evidence to determine if this caused an additional disability and remands for further evaluation.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a pulmonary disability and an eye disability, finding insufficient evidence to link these conditions to his military service.
- Denied
The Board has found that the Veteran's pulmonary disability is not related to his service, specifically due to asbestos exposure. The evidence does not support a diagnosis of asbestosis or any other lung condition related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that there have not been substantial compliance with the remand requests for a pulmonary disability claim and TDIU claim. The claims are being remanded to obtain an adequate medical opinion from a pulmonologist regarding the etiology of any pulmonary disability, including consideration of asbestos and paint fume exposure during service.
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