Denied
The Board denied service connection for emphysema and COPD, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service, including exposure to herbicide agents.
The deciding factor: The December 2023 VA examiner opined that the Veteran's COPD and emphysema were 'less likely than not' related to his service due to his smoking history, while a private opinion was found inadequate as it lacked rationale.
- Claimed conditions
- emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25017866
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