Denied
The Board denied service connection for emphysema and denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings, TDIU, and DEA.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a nexus between the Veteran's current emphysema and active service or his service-connected depression. The increase in disability was not factually ascertainable within one year of the claim for an increased rating for depression or TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- emphysema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091376
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