Granted
The Board granted service connection for a respiratory disability, including asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), finding that the Veteran's current respiratory condition is related to his in-service toxic exposure.
The deciding factor: The August 2024 VA medical examiner provided a positive medical causal nexus opinion regarding the Veteran's TERA, which is a toxic exposure to asbestos through his MOS as a Wheel Vehicle Repairman, to the Veteran's current day asthma disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Respiratory disorder, including asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25009648
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