Granted
The Board granted service connection for asthma, OSA and COPD as they began during the Veteran's active service. The Board also granted service connection for PTSD based on credible in-service stressors.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's reported in-service events provided credible supporting evidence for his PTSD diagnosis, and that his respiratory conditions began during his active service despite lack of documentation.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25092212
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