Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea, finding a causal link to toxic exposures during the Veteran's period of active service.
The deciding factor: The private medical examiners' opinions provided sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the Veteran's current respiratory disorders and his in-service toxic exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108246
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