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The Board denied service connection for COPD and kidney disability, finding insufficient evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.
The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of kidney disability, including kidney stones and chronic kidney disease. The decision was based on errors in obtaining medical opinions and the need to consider toxic exposure under the PACT Act.
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