Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, claimed as breathing difficulties, and coughing and throat irritation due to insufficient evidence.
The deciding factor: Insufficient medical opinion was provided to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonary disorder, claimed as breathing difficulties, coughing and throat irritation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087107
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