Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for aortic aneurysm, finding no evidence of a causal relationship between the condition and his active-duty service. The claim for COPD was remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a causal relationship between the Veteran's aortic aneurysm and his active-duty service, including his conceded exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).
- Claimed conditions
- aortic aneurysm, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25091652
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