The Board denied service connection for asthma, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), a right shoulder disorder, and a back disorder due to lack of evidence supporting the claims.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the presence of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder, and there was no credible evidence of deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan that would have exposed the Veteran to burn pits. The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence that asthma pre-existed service and was not aggravated by it.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), right shoulder disorder, back disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086826
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