Granted
The Board granted service connection for COPD, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's COPD is related to his military service, specifically exposure to asbestos.
The deciding factor: The conflicting medical opinions were found to be equally credible, and reasonable doubt was resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- COPD
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25010977
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