Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found a positive nexus between the Veteran's COPD and sinusitis and his in-service asbestos exposure, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011132
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