GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) under the PACT Act, as it is presumed to be related to in-service toxic exposure.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on the Veteran's qualifying period of active service and the presumption established by the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25098248
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