Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for headaches. The claim for a more than 10 percent rating for tinnitus is denied, and the claims for respiratory disability and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to insufficient evidence. TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to April 30, 2009, for the grant of service connection for residuals of post-viral bronchitis and pleurisy has been dismissed as she withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dizziness, allergies, sleep apnea, anemia, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, sterility, a skin condition, headaches, refractive error, bronchitis, and unspecified body aches has been denied.,No new evidence was received to reopen the claims for service connection for paralysis, neck to left foot, and back injury or passive aggressive personality disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection and increased rating as they involve new and relevant evidence, including outstanding Martin Army Community Hospital records.

The Veteran's melanoma is granted service connection. The claims for bronchitis, low back disability, and upper back disability are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for an examination to determine if any of the Veteran's pulmonary conditions are related to his in-service exposure to exhaust fumes or coal smoke. The Veteran needs to provide authorization for VA to obtain private medical records, and he should be scheduled for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. He is now rated with a 10% rating for his right lower leg scar, and he has received special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to the need for assistance in daily activities.

The application to reopen the claim for service connection for uveitis was denied. The application to reopen the claim for service connection for bronchitis was granted.,The application to reopen the claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and bronchitis.