Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for dyspnea on exertion to obtain a more comprehensive medical opinion addressing toxic exposure risks and potential aggravation of pre-existing conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's previous opinion did not adequately address all relevant factors, including the Veteran's reported asthma symptoms in service and his history of smoking.
- Claimed conditions
- dyspnea on exertion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25096789
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