Granted
The Board granted a 100 percent rating for COPD based on the Veteran's use of outpatient oxygen therapy and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran is receiving outpatient oxygen therapy and has a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, which satisfies the criteria for a 100 percent rating under DC 6604.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25018724
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