The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD (chest pain) is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for Eagle's Syndrome is denied due to the absence of stricture or obstruction, absence of soft palate, and paralysis of the soft palate.
The deciding factor: Service connection cannot be established as there is no evidence linking current COPD (chest pain) to service. The Veteran’s current condition is attributed to his long-term tobacco abuse.,Eagle's Syndrome does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations, as it has not resulted in stricture or obstruction of the pharynx or nasopharynx.
- Claimed conditions
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Eagle's Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20043359
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