The Veteran's service connection for asthma was denied, but a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from October 11, 2017 was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's preexisting asthma was not aggravated beyond its natural progression during active service. However, his major depressive disorder rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from October 11, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma, bilateral pes planus, ischemic heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), back disorder, osteoporosis, bilateral lower extremity sciatic pain, metabolic disorder (hyperlipidemia), bilateral lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, benign prostatic hypertrophy with lower urinary symptoms, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- 25003185
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,036 · Granted: 27% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
- Dismissed
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, including ischemic heart disease. The evidence did not support a finding of a current disability related to service.
- Denied
The Veteran's respiratory disability, including asthma and COPD, is denied as service connection is not warranted due to the condition being solely attributed to smoking.
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