Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for multiple myeloma, back disability, gastroenteritis, pruritus, bronchitis, and fatigue, finding that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active duty service and are not otherwise related to such service due to lack of exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for chronic emphysema and chronic bronchitis, finding no objective evidence of current pulmonary disorders.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD and bronchitis were not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there was no credible supporting evidence of the claimed stressors for PTSD. The veteran's bronchitis is considered to be a chronic condition with recurrent episodes over time.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for a VA examination and additional development of the evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and a bilateral foot and ankle condition, finding that there was insufficient evidence to support these claims. The decision also noted that hypertension with renal insufficiency warranted a 30 percent disability rating.

The Board has granted the appellant's claims for service connection for fibrocystic breast disease, sinusitis, bronchitis, and thoracic spine disorder. The claim for increased rating of hemorrhoids was denied.

The veteran's GERD with duodenitis and hepatitis C is rated at 60 percent, effective March 30, 2001. The veteran's bronchitis secondary to asbestos exposure is rated at 10 percent. Service connection for a left eye disorder has been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for cataracts, coronary artery disease, PTB, and bronchitis due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.