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Evidence checklist

Asbestosis

DC 683338 CFR § 4.97Respiratory

Evidence strength

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 4 collected
CT chest showing pleural plaques or interstitial changesCritical

CT imaging demonstrating pleural plaques, pleural thickening, or interstitial fibrotic changes characteristic of asbestos exposure.

Private provider · independent opinion
PFTs with DLCO testingCritical

Pulmonary function tests including DLCO to quantify the degree of restrictive lung impairment from asbestosis.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking asbestosis to service ("at least as likely as not")Critical

A medical opinion connecting your asbestosis to documented asbestos exposure during military service, particularly Navy, shipyard, or construction duties.

Private provider · independent opinion
Pulmonologist evaluation confirming asbestosis diagnosis

A pulmonologist evaluation documenting the diagnosis of asbestosis, differentiating it from other causes of pulmonary fibrosis.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
03

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Respiratory ConditionsCritical

Standardized form capturing PFT results, imaging findings, and functional impact of asbestosis.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
04

Service records

0 of 2 collected
Documentation of Navy/shipyard service or asbestos-exposed MOSCritical

Service records, duty station records, and MOS documentation showing assignments involving asbestos exposure (ship maintenance, insulation, pipe fitting, brake repair).

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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