The Board granted service connection for interstitial pneumonitis and lung cancer, both linked to exposure to burn pits during active service. The claims for a left elbow disability and lumbar DDD were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record supporting the Veteran's exposure to burn pits and the medical opinion linking his conditions to this exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Interstitial pneumonitis, Lung cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25055605
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's liver, lung, brain, and bone cancers in relation to his service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for COPD, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, lung cancer, thyroid cancer, and hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for the cause of death, finding that toxic exposure during service contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's cause of death.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was not persuasive evidence linking his lung cancer to his military service.
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