Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for asthma due to fine particulate matter exposure effective August 5, 2021, but denied the claims for service connection for asthma on a facts-found basis prior to that date, surgical menopause, and obstructive sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: The July 2023 VA medical exam provided evidence against finding a nexus between the Veteran's current asthma and active-duty service, citing lack of chronicity during or after service as a more likely etiology for the condition.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma, surgical menopause, post hysterectomy, salpingectomy, and oophorectomy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25018619
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