The Board has determined that the Veteran's cystic fibrosis is related to his active duty service and has granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows a worsening of respiratory symptoms during service, which are consistent with the current diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. The Veteran reported continuous respiratory symptoms both in and since separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- cystic fibrosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2026
- Citation
- A26004746
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated by his military service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of service connection for cystic fibrosis, including related conditions, has been withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claim for cystic fibrosis was withdrawn. The Board granted the Veteran's service connection claim for pulmonary fibrosis, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by asbestos exposure during his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for clarification regarding whether the Veteran's cystic fibrosis is a congenital defect or disease, and if so, whether it was aggravated during service. The VA will obtain relevant medical records and arrange for an opinion from a VA examiner.
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