COPD decisions — 2025

The appeal was denied for an evaluation in excess of zero percent for hypertension and remanded for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The Board remands the claim for a respiratory condition, to include emphysema, COPD, asthma, and pulmonary nodules, as no adequate medical opinion has been provided regarding its etiology.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy, knee osteoarthritis, COPD, and GERD.

The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease, denied service connection for COPD and a compensable initial evaluation for hypertension, and remanded the claim for service connection for a heart disability other than coronary artery disease.

The Board denied service connection for left knee disability, an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as a suicide attempt), and left shoulder disability. The claim for COPD/emphysema was remanded.

The Board remands the claim for an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his use of tobacco products, which in turn may have caused or aggravated his COPD.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of the Veteran's cause of death to obtain an opinion on whether lung cancer is related to in-service exposure and to provide notice of the Appellant's right to a hearing.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic pneumonia, and COPD due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for hyperlipidemia, vitamin D deficiency, and other conditions. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the case to obtain an additional medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's COPD, considering his service exposures and medical evidence.

The Veteran's service connection for right ear hearing loss was granted, and a 40 percent rating was assigned from August 26, 2020. Service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for COPD and service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, hiatal hernia, gastrointestinal disorder, systemic lupus erythematosus, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and bilateral foot disorder.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the evidence showing that it is at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's service.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for asthma and COPD from April 15, 2019, but denied an increased rating prior to that date.

The appeal for service connection for claustrophobia was dismissed due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement. The claim for COPD is remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and COPD, finding no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The claims for service connection for various disabilities, including psychiatric conditions, lumbosacral spine disability, sleep apnea, pulmonary disease, esophageal issues, ulcers, intestinal problems, thyroid disorders, vertigo, headaches, TDIU, and special monthly compensation were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as the evidence does not support a finding that it is related to the Veteran's service.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service toxic exposure risk activity.

The appeal concerning the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.