Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the cases of chronic bronchitis and nonallergic rhinitis due to insufficient opinions in the VA examinations regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bronchitis and hypertension for further development, including obtaining VA examinations.

The Veteran's forehead and left forearm scars are granted initial 10 percent ratings.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for bilateral shin splints, MDD and GAD secondary to PTSD, and migraine headache disability secondary to PTSD is granted.,Service connection for gastroenteritis, chronic bronchitis, and cervical dysplasia is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis during the appeal period.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis remains pending and will be remanded to obtain a medical opinion addressing his in-service diagnoses.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with its remand directives and the claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to insufficient evidence. The issues include bronchitis, right hand swelling, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and TDIU/DEA eligibility.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for COPD and chronic bronchitis due to incomplete medical opinion regarding the relationship between these conditions and a service-connected disability, specifically chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's appeal for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of service connection for chronic bronchitis, tension headaches, chronic depression, PTSD, and a reproductive disorder (claimed as erectile dysfunction).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current respiratory disorders and his military service, specifically exposure to asbestos.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding various conditions and ratings, as the Veteran requested to withdraw all claims.

Service connection is granted for right shoulder strain, right hip arthritis, ingrown toenails on both big toes, bronchitis, sleep apnea, and hypertension.,The claim of service connection for coronary artery disease is also granted.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis is caused by smoking, which was related to his service-connected PTSD. Service connection for chronic bronchitis is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bronchial disability, which may be related to service or exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for alopecia areata is denied.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, a respiratory disorder, bronchitis, and COPD is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, gout, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, aortic aneurysm, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, gout, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, aortic aneurysm, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as they were received within one year of his separation from active service, and the effective dates cannot be earlier than August 1, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and asthma have been granted. The claims for service connection for bronchitis and COPD have been denied.

Your appeal for a higher rating for asthma with recurrent acute bronchitis has been dismissed because the issue was already decided in another case.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory, back, left knee, and right knee conditions due to inadequate VA examination opinions.