The Board has granted service connection for Barrett’s esophagus, finding that the evidence supports a nexus between the Veteran's asbestos exposure during service and his current condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found that while there was no direct evidence of asbestos exposure in service, the Veteran had a diagnosed disability (Barrett’s esophagus) related to asbestos exposure, which is considered presumptive for purposes of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Barrett’s esophagus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20040811
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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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