GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on a presumption of service connection due to toxic exposure during the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia.
The deciding factor: The decision was made based on the PACT Act and the presumptive relationship between COPD and toxic exposure from burn pits during service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086812
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