Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and an addendum opinion to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spinal stenosis, kidney cancer residuals, and pulmonary disability. The issues are still pending.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current chronic upper respiratory disorder or bronchitis, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board found that there is not sufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of esophageal cancer and chronic bronchitis, as neither condition is linked to his military service or exposure to herbicides or asbestos.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sciatica in the right leg, fibromyalgia, bronchitis, asthma, and chemical sensitivities have been granted. The remaining issues remain pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, including all issues on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear periods of active service and inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's claims for bronchitis and residuals of pneumonia are being reviewed again with new evidence and an updated medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tuberculosis, bronchitis/a respiratory disorder other than tuberculosis, hemorrhoids, and a left knee disability. The Board found that he did not have or develop any chronic disabilities during his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current respiratory disability, including COPD and emphysema, did not incur in or is otherwise related to her active duty service. The Board also found that hypertension was not incurred in service and was not caused by a service-connected disability. Lastly, there is no evidence of a current eye disability other than possible refractive error.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a VA compensation examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic bronchitis was not incurred or aggravated as a result of his active military service, including due to asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's current pulmonary disorders are not related to his active service, and the Board finds that service connection is denied.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis is currently rated at 10 percent, the minimum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6600.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic pulmonary disease, and a psychiatric disability. The Board found that the appellant's current conditions are not related to his active service or any incident therein.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder (claimed as asthma and bronchitis) but granted an effective date of January 26, 2001, for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for headaches, pseudofolliculis barbae, and tinnitus. However, these claims were denied as there was no new and material evidence to support them.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, finding that his current lung disorder is not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding that his current condition does not meet the criteria for service connection based on asbestos exposure or any other presumptive conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's asbestosis does not more nearly approximate a degree of disability warranting a higher rating than the current 10 percent assigned.

The Board finds that the Veteran's pneumonia and bronchitis are related to service, with reasonable doubt resolved in his favor.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a left leg/calf disability. However, the claim remains denied as there is no evidence showing that the Veteran's disabilities are related to his active service.