Service connection for asthma and COPD was denied because the evidence did not show that these conditions were aggravated by or related to military service.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing asthma did not increase in severity beyond its natural progression during service, and there was no evidence linking his COPD to service.

Claimed conditions

asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

How they argued it

Aggravation of a pre-existing condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 14, 2025

Citation

25000452

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