Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disability, to include emphysema, as there was no evidence of onset during service or a relationship to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners' opinions were more probative than the July 2022 medical report from Dr. D.A., and they concluded that the Veteran's lung disabilities are less likely than not related to his service, including asbestos exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonary disability, to include emphysema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25104119
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