Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for emphysema and COPD due to multiple pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including a failure to verify reported exposure to burn pits during service.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, specifically regarding verification of the Veteran's reported exposure to burn pits while stationed in Thailand.
- Claimed conditions
- emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102508
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