The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disorder, including restrictive ventilatory defect, is caused by his in-service asbestos exposure and grants service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran's in-service asbestos exposure contributed to his restrictive ventilatory defect, which was diagnosed several years after service. The Board resolved all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, finding that his current respiratory disorder is caused by his in-service asbestos exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- restrictive ventilatory defect
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22040270
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current restrictive ventilatory defect and lung and breathing problems are not related to his service, and thus denied both claims.
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