COPD decisions — 2025

The Board denied the claim for dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) based upon service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's cause of death to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including bronchitis and COPD, as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that led to the current condition.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, COPD, asthma, and plantar fasciitis as not being related to the Veteran's military service. The Board also denied an increased rating for painful malunion of the left clavicle, compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and atrial fibrillation to provide a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as there is no evidence that the condition began during active service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board remands the claim for a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) medical opinion to address the Veteran's burn pit exposure.

The Board remands the claims for additional development, including obtaining a new examination and further developing evidence related to toxic exposure during service.

The Board denied service connection for hyperlipidemia as it is not a disability for VA purposes. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome. The Board also denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric condition.

The Board remands the claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as a pre-decisional duty to assist error was found regarding the Veteran's COPD, and he needs an appropriate VA examination.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for bronchitis, COPD, asthma, compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for OSA, and an increased rating higher than 20 percent for painful malunion of the left clavicle.

The appeal for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was withdrawn by the veteran's authorized representative.

The Board denied service connection for COPD, emphysema, a chest wall condition, PTSD, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, chronic, a low back condition, TBI, and a chest tumor.

The appeal for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for COPD as secondary to diabetes and denied increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy conditions, while dismissing claims related to upper extremity neuropathy.

The Board remands the claims for service connection as it needs additional evidence and a medical examination to properly evaluate them.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to untimeliness, and denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for cause of the Veteran's death due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as it requires additional evidence, specifically a PACT Act TERA opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a respiratory disorder (COPD) due to additional development needed.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disability, to include COPD, finding that the evidence does not support a nexus between the post-service respiratory disability and service.