Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his employability and the effect of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, including back and wrist disabilities, gout, duodenal ulcer, chronic respiratory infections, or bronchitis. The Veteran's claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for additional development due to incomplete records and procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete records and a need to clarify the Veteran's service connection theory.

The Veteran's service connection claims for plantar fasciitis with spurs, rhinitis (claimed as sneezing, dry mouth and shortness of breath), and bronchitis are granted.

The Board denied service connection for hypogonadism and obstructive sleep apnea, both claimed as due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's STRs showed no current or chronic respiratory issues during service.

The Board found that chronic bronchitis did not have onset during the Veteran's active service and is not etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case for a hearing at the RO and to address the issues of service connection, increased rating, and total disability based on individual unemployability.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not attributable to nicotine dependence or service connection, and denied the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's current respiratory disorder was not caused by asbestos exposure during service and is not otherwise related to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain missing VA treatment records from the Veteran's service at VAMC Shreveport. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, chronic bronchitis, and glomerulonephritis with hematuria as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for median neuropathy of the left wrist is denied as there is no credible evidence linking his current condition to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran was treated for various conditions during service, but there is no competent evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.,There are no current diagnoses and the medical opinions indicate that any diagnosed conditions did not begin in service.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a hearing at the St. Petersburg, Florida RO due to the appellant's request and the submission of a new VA Form 9.

The Veteran's right hip, gastrointestinal, bilateral foot, respiratory, and sinus disabilities are found to be related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, migraine headaches, a back condition, and COPD. The decision found that there was no evidence of an onset in service or relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing VA pension documents and medical records from the 1950s, as well as potential additional relevant San Juan VAMC records. The claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death will be reconsidered.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right foot injury and denied service connection for COPD with bronchitis and emphysema.