The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of pulmonary emboli, respiratory disorder (COPD), or heart disorder (Myocardial Infarction) incurred in service.,Service connection for these conditions is denied as there is no evidence of their occurrence during active duty and no medical opinion linking them to service.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service records do not show any diagnosis, treatment, or complaints related to the claimed conditions. The current diagnoses are post-service findings that occurred decades after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- Pulmonary Emboli, Respiratory Disorder (COPD), Heart Disorder (Myocardial Infarction)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2007
- Citation
- 0702273
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0702273.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension, respiratory disorder (COPD), and obstructive sleep apnea for further development to obtain medical opinions addressing their etiology.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's disability ratings for pulmonary emboli and PTSD were restored to their original levels, effective November 1, 2017.
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