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Entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling for service-connected asthma and obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

July 30, 2026Citation Nr. A26069936Docket 260302-648427va.gov source

  • Entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling for service-connected asthma and obstructive sleep apneaRemanded
DecisionAnalysis

Board reasoning

The Board finds the evidence inconsistent among multiple VA examinations (April 2023, August 2023, December 2024) and notes that none adequately reconciles the conflicting PFT results. It remands to obtain an adequate examination that addresses the discrepancies and to ensure a complete duty to assist.

Issues

  • Entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling for service-connected asthma and obstructive sleep apneaRemanded

Authorities

  • Caluza v. Brown, 7 Vet. App. 498Cites need for consistent medical evidence and to address favorable evidence in a remand context
  • Barr v. Nicholson, 21 Vet. App. 303Supports remand for adequate examination to satisfy duty to assist

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