Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a respiratory disorder to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's claimed condition, including whether it is related to service or environmental hazards during his deployment in Southwest Asia.
The deciding factor: The September 2023 VA examiner found no current respiratory disorder but noted that the Veteran's reported symptoms impacted his ability to work, suggesting functional impairment of earning capacity which may qualify as a disability for VA purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25012152
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