Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic bronchitis did not originate in or was not aggravated by her active service. The pre-existing condition, which existed prior to service and is presumed to have been noted at entry, was not shown to be aggravated during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including asthma. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a respiratory disorder that includes bronchitis, asthma, and chronic cough.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining morning reports from the Veteran's unit and VA treatment records. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The issue of entitlement to an effective date earlier than January 17, 2008, for the award of service connection for chronic asthmatic bronchitis remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his chronic pulmonary disease disability is being remanded due to the need for new and pertinent medical records, including a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot and respiratory disorders are not related to his service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that any current right foot or respiratory condition is causally linked to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the appellant's SSA records, military dependent treatment records, and medical opinions. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Veteran has withdrawn all of the claims on appeal, and as such, the appeals are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his sinusitis, bronchitis, and low back disabilities. The hearing loss claim is also being remanded for a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are at least as likely as not related to his military service. The remaining claims of service connection for respiratory and psychiatric conditions have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal prior to a decision being made.

The Board found no evidence to support a service connection for the Veteran's lung disorder, as his condition did not meet the criteria for direct service connection. The Veteran's respiratory issues were noted during active duty but are not linked to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected COPD and chronic bronchitis with residual bronchial asthma prior to January 15, 2016 did not meet the criteria for a schedular rating in excess of 30 percent. The Board also found that he was able to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for bronchitis and bilateral foot fungus. Service connection is not established for the Veteran's cataracts.

The Veteran's lung disability, including COPD, asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his lung disabilities. His claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are also being remanded for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death. The remaining issues were not addressed as the appellant has withdrawn them.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected sarcoidosis-bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection for hepatitis C and a pulmonary disorder (bronchitis) are no longer before the Board.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling appropriate examinations.