Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for hypertension and remanded the claims for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypertension was found to be related to his active duty, specifically due to exposure to burn pits while serving in Korea. The other conditions were remanded for further evidence and examination.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25090145
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.