Denied
The Board denied service connection for a lung disability, to include COPD, as the evidence did not show an increase in severity during service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's preexisting lung disability was aggravated by service due to the lack of clear and unmistakable evidence of permanent worsening.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086431
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.