The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma exacerbation, a respiratory disability (COPD), and bilateral pulmonary embolism as there is no evidence of current disabilities or causative links to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of asthma or COPD, and that his COPD was less likely related to asbestos exposure. The Board also found that the bilateral pulmonary embolism was more likely due to other factors such as atrial fibrillation and obesity.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma exacerbation, respiratory disability (COPD), bilateral pulmonary embolism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20003505
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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