The VA determined that the veteran's current COPD is not related to service, including exposure to asbestos or other potential causes. The Board concluded that the COPD is more likely due to the veteran's long-term cigarette smoking.
The deciding factor: VA medical evidence does not support a link between the veteran's current COPD and his military service, including any potential asbestos exposure or tobacco use during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Pulmonary disorder, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), Bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 26, 2006
- Citation
- 0615585
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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