Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2023

The Board has denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder, finding that the Veteran's current respiratory condition is not related to his in-service illness and does not meet the criteria for a chronic disorder under VA regulations.

The Veteran's bronchitis is granted under the PACT Act, but service connection for any other basis prior to August 10, 2022, requires further review.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for chronic bronchitis and restrictive lung disease due to a grant of service connection under the PACT Act. The appeal for PTSD and adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and lack of sufficient evidence to decide the claim without an adequate VA respiratory examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions provided in previous examinations and the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding a respiratory disorder other than asthma and COPD, specifically bronchitis. A new examination is required.

The Board denied service connection for pneumonia and bronchitis as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, and the Veteran did not have a chronic respiratory condition during or after service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left ankle disability, and bilateral knee disabilities. The decision also mentions that further development is needed due to potential toxic exposure from the Veteran's MOS duties.

The Veteran's left ankle injury, including Achilles tendonitis and osteoarthritis, is granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral foot conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion. His hearing loss is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current degree of impairment. Service connection for bronchitis is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine injury residuals, lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity varicose veins, left lower extremity varicose veins, bronchitis, and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete service treatment records from the Veteran's National Guard and Reserve periods of service. The claims will be readjudicated after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate opinions from the VA examiners regarding his claimed conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's respiratory disability. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a respiratory disability, including bronchitis.

Service connection for an 'other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder' is granted, while service connection for chronic bronchitis is remanded.

The Veteran's asthma was rated at 30 percent from December 10, 2019 onwards. The rating is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for respiratory conditions, right ankle or foot disabilities, and right knee disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of deviated septum, bronchitis, and sinusitis have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and chronic bronchitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions preexisted her active duty service and were not permanently aggravated by it.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his lung disorders and TDIU claim. The issues of service connection for a lung disorder and TDIU are being addressed due to their inextricability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for respiratory disorders, including COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, and/or bronchitis, due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The case requires further development as the March 2020 VA examination is not fully adequate.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for additional examinations. The claims will be reconsidered based on new evidence.