Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating than 30% for COPD was denied. The claim for TDIU was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms and test results did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001333
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