Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a respiratory disorder, including COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, due to in-service exposure to toxic substances. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with additional evidence.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the previous VA examiner's opinion was insufficient because it did not consider all relevant medical records and did not adequately address the Veteran's lay assertions about his exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25004743
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