Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection of recurrent bronchitis, left knee disorder, and neck disorder is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The issues are related to whether these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, left ear hearing loss, and chronic bronchitis have been dismissed. A 10 percent rating is granted for a painful scar of the left index finger.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for service connection for allergies, bronchitis, cervical spine disability, lower back disability, left ankle disability, and sleep apnea. The appeal is also remanded for further examination regarding SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination for chronic bronchitis. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with these additional pieces of evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and bronchitis, finding that there is no current diagnosis of a respiratory disability other than COPD.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for parental special monthly compensation and service connection due to untimely filing of a VA Form 10182.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to bronchitis due to a lack of evidence showing an in-service disease or injury, or a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's COPD is rated at 60 percent since May 7, 2017. The Board found the evidence supported a 60 percent rating based on near constant cough and antibiotic usage.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea was previously granted in an October 2023 rating decision, and the appeal is dismissed as neither the Veteran nor his representative has appealed the rating or effective date.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and bronchitis with an effective date of August 25, 2021. The Veteran's claim was previously denied in 2014 but he continuously pursued his claim since then.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bronchitis and sinusitis is dismissed as the Veteran's election for review in the modernized system is improper.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of bronchitis as there is no current disability found, and the Veteran's lay testimony was insufficient to establish a current residual.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to their death during the appeal process.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate disability, asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, lung disability, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are remanded for additional development.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the claims of service connection for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, migraine headaches, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchitis, allergic seasonal rhinitis, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) due to his verified service in Republic of Vietnam is conceded. A remand is required to obtain medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's in-service exposure to toxins.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bronchitis and lower back pain due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of adenomyosis fibroid cyst-gynecology and bronchitis due to the Veteran's withdrawal of her appeal.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for treatment purposes under Chapter 17, Title 38 of the United States Code for vision loss, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, chronic bronchitis, tachycardia, cervicalgia, and lumbago.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed conditions. The issues include back pain, bilateral knee disabilities, chronic allergies, chronic bronchitis, and bilateral foot conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for breast cancer and bronchitis because new and relevant evidence was not submitted to warrant readjudication.