Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, claimed as shortness of breath, due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability.
The deciding factor: The December 2023 VA examination found no diagnosis of a respiratory condition and noted that even if the Veteran's reports of symptoms are presumed credible, any potential respiratory symptoms did not result in functional impairment relating to his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonary disorder, claimed as shortness of breath
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096469
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