Denied
The Board denied service connection for emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents or burn pits.
The deciding factor: The March 2025 VA opinion concluded that the Veteran's emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis were less likely than not caused by toxic exposures during service, with tobacco use being a more significant factor.
- Claimed conditions
- emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098896
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