COPD decisions — 2014

545 vetted Board decisions in 2014.

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New decisions are added every week, and older years are actively being backfilled — a year that looks thin or missing here (especially 2011–2017) is a gap in our library, not in the Board’s decisions.

DeniedJanuary 2014
The VA determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disorder, COPD, did not begin during or as a result of his military service.
DeniedJanuary 2014
The Board found no evidence of a current lung disorder related to asbestos exposure in service and concluded that the Veteran's COPD is not due to his service. The claim for service connection was denied.
DeniedJanuary 2014
The Board found that the Veteran's current pulmonary conditions are not due to his active service, including any exposure to jet fuel or other chemicals during service.
GrantedJanuary 2014
The Veteran's left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, and respiratory disorder are all found to be related to service. The Veteran's PTSD and vertigo claims were not discussed at the hearing.
DeniedJanuary 2014
The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and COPD. The claim of service connection for hepatitis C was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence, while the claim for COPD remains denied.

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