The veteran's COPD is not related to service or his service-connected cavernous hemangioma, and thus he cannot be granted service connection for this condition.,His hypertension was also found unrelated to service or his service-connected disability. The veteran received a 100% rating for his cavernous hemangioma based on the severity of his restrictive lung disease.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that COPD is not related to the veteran's service-connected cavernous hemangioma and was likely due to recent onset, unrelated to any prior conditions.,The veteran's hypertension was found unrelated to his service or service-connected disability. The restrictive lung disease associated with his cavernous hemangioma warranted a 100% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"COPD","diagnosis_date":null,"relationship_to_service":"recent onset and unrelated to service-connected disability"}, {"condition_name":"Hypertension","diagnosis_date":null,"relationship_to_service":"unrelated to service-connected disability"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0609749
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for myasthenia gravis based on the Veteran's exposure to hazardous substances during his military service.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.