DeniedPACT Act
The Board denied service connection for asthma, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's condition and his military service, including exposure to toxic substances.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's asthma was less likely than not caused by in-service toxic exposures, citing lack of symptoms during service and established medical literature on common factors for developing asthma.
- Claimed conditions
- shortness of breath and cough, diagnosed as asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092924
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