The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for asbestosis was denied, but his claim for a higher rating for asbestosis was granted. The effective date for the grant of service connection is set at July 5, 2018, based on the intent to file received less than one year prior to the June 2019 claim that led to the grant of service connection.
The deciding factor: The Board determined the earliest possible effective date for the asbestosis claim was July 5, 2018, based on the Veteran's intent to file a new claim less than one year prior to the June 2019 claim that led to the grant of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24045009
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance from another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's asbestosis disability is rated at 100% from December 2, 2024 to January 16, 2026. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is dismissed as moot.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis with pleural plaques and vascular dementia as secondary to asbestosis with pleural plaques due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's asbestosis was granted an increased rating of 10 percent, but no higher. Service connection for sleep apnea was denied.
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