Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for pulmonary fibrosis and remanded the claims for chronic bronchitis, respiratory problems, lumbar spine disability, left ankle disability, and narcolepsy due to insufficient evidence regarding toxic exposures and inadequate medical opinions.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on a positive nexus opinion from a VA clinician relating the Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis to active service and the need for additional evidence and opinions concerning other claims.
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis and respiratory problems, other than pulmonary fibroids and pleurisy, lumbar spine disability, left ankle disability, narcolepsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094205
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