Priya Singh Priya Singh Asked 6 months ago

Is asthma a va disability?

My brother served in the army for many years, and he developed asthma during his service. He's asking if asthma is considered a VA disability in India, he wants to apply for benefits.

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Divya Swaminathan Divya Swaminathan Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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I am not completely sure about the exact military rules, but I think it can be considered a disability if it started or got worse during service. Please check the official guidelines or talk to a coordinator to be absolutely safe.

Gopal Das Gopal Das Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Keep your faith strong and do not worry about the paperwork too much, everything settles in time. Yes, under their rules, chronic breathing issues like this are recognized for support. Take care of your health first and let things unfold positively.

Harpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haan ji, it is covered under the diagnostic code 6602. The rating depends on your FEV-1 scores and how many times you had to use oral steroids or visit the emergency room this year. Make sure your doctor documents everything clearly in your files.

Sanjay Yadav Sanjay Yadav Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Simple baat hai, yes it is recognized. But don't expect them to just give it easily without proof. You need solid doctor reports and proof that the service environment caused it or made it worse, so keep all papers ready.

Priyanka Mishra Priyanka Mishra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It can be so exhausting dealing with breathing issues and then fighting for recognition. Yes, they do recognize it, and you deserve that support. Don't lose hope during the long application process, just take it one day at a time.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it is recognized because it limits your breathing capacity. While you apply for the benefits, please also try gentle pranayama like Anulom Vilom daily to help strengthen your lungs. It worked wonders for my breathing issues.

Vijay Kulkarni Vijay Kulkarni Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it is eligible. To avoid running around later, first sit down with your local support officer and make a checklist of all required tests. Getting your pulmonary function tests done beforehand will save you a lot of time and hassle.

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Manish Gupta Manish Gupta Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It is recognized, but please don't delay your clinical checkups like I did with my health. Get your lungs tested properly by a specialist right now. Having an official, fresh diagnosis will also make your claim much stronger.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Bro, my cousin got a rating for this because his asthma flared up crazy during his posting. You just need to show your spirometry test reports and prove it was service-connected. It's a bit of a process but definitely doable.

Ritu Saxena Ritu Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My doctor friend mentioned that they rate asthma based on the severity of airway obstruction shown in spirometry tests. If you use a daily inhaler, you often qualify for at least a 30% rating, but it can go higher if you need oral steroids frequently. Check the CFR 38 schedule for exact details.

Rajesh Patel Rajesh Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I can only speak from what my brother went through when he applied. He had to submit all his childhood and service records to show when the breathing issues actually started. It took some time, but he did get a partial disability percentage eventually.

Rohit Kapoor Rohit Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, absolutely, it is covered under VA disability ratings. It mostly depends on your lung function test results and how often you need inhaler or steroid treatments. Get your medical records and service connection documents sorted first.

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