ASBESTOS UPDATE: Appeals Court Vacates Board’s Decision in Gibbs

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims vacated the ruling of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, which denied Mary S. Gibbs’ claim for entitlement to service connection for the cause of her veteran-husband’s death.

The case is styled Mary S.…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Court to OK Board Ruling in Kritenbrink Action

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims will affirm the Sept. 24, 2009 ruling of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, which denied Kenneth K. Kritenbrink service connection for asbestosis.

The case is styled Kenneth K. Kritenbrink, Appellant v. Eric K.…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Veterans Court OKs Board Ruling in Parker Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims upheld the ruling of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, which ruled against William D. Parker in his claim for compensation.

The case is styled William D. Parker, Appellant v. Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Appeals Court Issues Decision in Evans Lawsuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims issued rulings in a case involving asbestos styled James I. Evans, Appellant v. Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Appellee.

Judges Moorman, Lance, and Schoelen entered judgment in Case No. 08-2133 on…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Appeal Court OKs Board Ruling in Angelo Lawsuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims affirmed the July 21, 2009 ruling of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, which denied Sam Angelo entitlement to service connection for asbestos.

The case is styled Sam Angelo, Appellant v. Eric K. Shinseki,…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Appeals Court Vacates Ruling, Remands Babb Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims vacated a Sept. 25, 2009 ruling of the Board of Veterans Appeals, which denied James E. Babb’s claim for connection to asbestos exposure.

The case is James E. Babb, Appellant v. Eric K.…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Court Affirms Board Decision in Umbaugh’s Claim

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims upheld the May 22, 2009 ruling of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, which denied James Umbaugh entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability and cancer of the larynx.

The case is styled…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Appeal Court Affirms Ruling in Stanford’s Claim

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims affirmed the June 23, 2009 ruling of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, which denied Thomas Q. Stanford entitlement to service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation,…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Court Affirms Board Ruling in Hullinger’s Claim

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims affirmed a Sept. 3, 2009 ruling by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, which denied Roland R. Hullinger’s claim for asbestos-related pulmonary disorder

The case is styled Lydmyla M. Hullinger, Appellant v. Eric K.…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Appeal Court Sets Aside, Remands Crane’s Claims

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims set aside, remanded claims in an asbestos case styled Charles F. Crane, Appellant v. Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Appellee.

Judge Davis entered judgment in Case No. 09-2053 on Feb. 28,…

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