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The Board granted service connection for asthma based on direct causation due to toxic exposure during service.

The deciding factor: A VA examiner opined that the Veteran's asthma was at least as likely as not caused by toxic exposure during service.

Claimed conditions
asthma
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
Burn pits / airborne hazards
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 23, 2025
Citation
25000915

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