Granted
The Board granted service connection for emphysema, hypertension, and a bilateral foot disability, as well as an increased rating of 70 percent for persistent depressive disorder from May 30, 2017.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in equipoise regarding the nexus between the Veteran's conditions and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- emphysema (COPD), hypertension, bilateral foot disability, to include right hallux valgus and bilateral hammer toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090706
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