Asbestosis

Mesothelioma - Asbestosis Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 15 October 2008.

Preliminary questions [40284]

31638 there is some evidence that asbestosis may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.

31639 the veteran has had asbestosis at some time.

31641 the veteran had asbestosis at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

40287 — the veteran has established the causal connection between asbestosis and VEA service for the clinical onset of mesothelioma.

40288 — the veteran has established the causal connection between asbestosis and operational service for the clinical onset of mesothelioma.

or

40289 — the veteran has established the causal connection between asbestosis and eligible service for the clinical onset of mesothelioma.

Clinical onset and operational service [40288]

31648 — the asbestosis is causally related to operational service.

Clinical onset and eligible service [40289]

31649 — the asbestosis is causally related to eligible service.