admiral7 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I received my letter yesterday stating service connection granted 60% for asbestosis due to service while on board ship.Claim was opened May 2006 approximatly 60 days to completion,thanks to all on this panel for helping everyone to submit a well prepared claim folder.Watch your mail T-Bird and once again thank you one and all for everything you do for vets. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest terrysturgis Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Well Done - Congrats! Terry Sturgis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted July 22, 2006 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted July 22, 2006 Don't forget that if you are not working to ask for TDIU. You have been here a long time. I am really happy when I see a victory. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 THAT NEWS MADE MY DAY! All asbestos vets should take note of this----- you certainly satisfied the asbestos SC criteria-I sure wish you did not have this from your service veteran- but I am so GLAD that the VA has compensated you and the other advise is correct- if you are not working you are not far from TDIU. Just great Admiral7 ----that is real FAST for a VA but I have seen some very fast decisions-mere months instead of years- Berta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allanopie Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS Admiral! How were you exposed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiral7 Posted July 23, 2006 Author Share Posted July 23, 2006 Allan,I was an engineman on board a diesel powered ship and worked in the boiler room with the distilling unit which was covered with the stuff.The whole room was full of it and also the pipes ran right by my bunk.Shortly before discharge we went into drydock ship yard to prepare the ship for decommissioning and was once again exposed .Hope this helps,if you need any help just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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