Denied
The Board denied service connection for a pulmonary disorder, claimed as pneumonia residuals, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the current disability and the Veteran's active service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion was probative because it was based on an accurate medical history and provided clear conclusions with supporting data, while the Veteran lacked the necessary medical expertise to provide a nexus opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonary disorder, claimed as pneumonia residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- 25012715
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