The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder, including COPD, because the evidence did not show that the condition began during active service or was related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record persuasively weighs against finding that a respiratory disorder, to include COPD, began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event or disease.

Claimed conditions

respiratory disorder, COPD

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 24, 2025

Citation

25001022

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