Partly grantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for COPD and emphysema, which are presumptively covered conditions due to exposure to toxic risk activities in Southwest Asia. The claim for a lung nodule was denied.
The deciding factor: Service connection for COPD and emphysema was granted on a presumptive basis under the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022, while the claim for a lung nodule was denied due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination without good cause.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, lung nodule
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108605
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