Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for COPD and denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for arteriosclerotic heart disease with myocardial infarction.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on the Veteran's exposure to toxic substances during active duty, while an increased rating was not warranted due to the Veteran's METs level being greater than 5 to 7 METs when considering only his heart disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease with Myocardial Infarction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102011
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