Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2009

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin conditions, including recurrent dermatitis and subcutaneous cysts, are related to service. The Veteran also has a history of heat cramps and respiratory issues which are linked to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. The evidence does not support these claims as they are not related to active service.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's back disability to service or his service-connected knee disability. The claim for sinusitis was denied as there is no in-service diagnosis and no current evidence of a chronic condition.,For the respiratory disorder, the Board noted that while bronchitis has been diagnosed, it did not find any link to service or an undiagnosed illness. The loss of taste and smell were attributed to a non-service connected deviated septum.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various respiratory and skin conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding potential mustard gas exposure.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the issues of entitlement to a compensable initial rating for erectile dysfunction, service connection for hypoglycemia, and service connection for costochondritis. As such, these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for her service-connected asthmatic allergic bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for respiratory disability, claimed due to asbestos exposure, is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or any link between the claimed condition and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are being reviewed to determine if they result in the need for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination reports and the need for additional records.

The Veteran asserts that his chronic pulmonary disorder, to include bronchitis and pulmonary fibrosis, is related to his period of active service. The Board has remanded the case for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, bronchitis, and asbestosis-related lung disease have been denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding of current disabilities in each case.,Specifically, there was no evidence to support a diagnosis of Type II diabetes mellitus or bronchitis during service or at any time thereafter. Service connection for asbestosis-related lung disease could not be granted because the Veteran did not have asbestos exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to accurately assess his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic bronchitis was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. His claims for decreased vision, prostate disability, increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, and TDIU were also denied.

The Veteran does not have a chronic disability of the back, chest, hands, arms, and legs that is due to disease or injury incurred in service.,Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome was not incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no evidence of amputation or significant disability in the left small finger, right ankle fracture, compression fracture of the lumbar spine, or left knee injury. Service connection was not granted due to lack of evidence of a nexus between these conditions and military service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic bronchitis and urinary dysfunction was denied. The claim of service connection for sinusitis resulted in a grant of service connection with an initial rating of 10 percent effective June 1, 2003.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and a left knee disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic bronchitis and urinary dysfunction was denied. The claim of service connection for sinusitis resulted in a grant of service connection with an initial rating of 10 percent effective June 1, 2003.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records from June 2006 to present. The claims of service connection for PTSD, bronchitis, heart disease, Parkinson's disease and an eye disorder will be further evaluated after obtaining these records.