Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a left ankle disability is denied.,The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and obstructive sleep apnea claims are reopened, but denied on the merits.,The Veteran's eye disability (bilateral) claim is reopened, but denied on the merits.,The Veteran's lung disability (bronchitis), colon disability (ulcerative colitis), erectile dysfunction and/or vasectomy, kidney stones, and hypertension claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for restless leg syndrome, finding that the Veteran's many service-connected disabilities raise doubt about a potential relationship to his service. Service connection for chronic bronchitis was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's claims for bronchitis, athlete's foot, hypercholesterolemia, and dermatitis were denied. The claim for PTSD was granted.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bronchitis residuals, hearing loss, low back disability, and right ankle disability have been granted. The VA has ordered additional development for the hearing loss claim due to potential burn pit exposure, and the low back and right ankle disabilities require further examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current disability for service connection of bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further development.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and a respiratory condition (chronic bronchitis/COPD) was granted. The claim for service connection for headaches is pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD with emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic pneumonia, and diabetes mellitus type 2 is granted. The claims for asthma and chronic respiratory disorder are remanded due to additional evidence received after the March 2020 statement of the case.

Service connection for chronic bronchitis and obstructive lung disease is granted due to exposure to burn pits in Djibouti.,Service connection for a scar on the left hand/thumb, a residual of a left hand/finger injury sustained during ADT, is granted.

The Veteran's COPD/bronchitis was restored to a 30 percent rating effective October 8, 2010.,For the period prior to October 8, 2010, and after that date, the Veteran is not entitled to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his COPD/bronchitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for increased disability ratings for cervical strain and degenerative arthritis, left shoulder traumatic rotator cuff lesion residuals, right knee arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, chronic bronchitis, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal as to service connection for tinnitus, allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. The issues of service connection for left knee, right forearm, right ankle, bronchitis and migraine disorders were denied.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all his claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including headaches, bronchitis, lightheadedness and feeling faint, varicose veins, and fatigue. The appeal is dismissed as a result.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence that has not been considered by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran not being properly notified of his scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran should be provided one last opportunity to report for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition is denied, but an initial 30 percent evaluation is granted for chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's appeals for initial ratings on GERD and a right shoulder disability, as well as the denials of service connection for alopecia, bronchitis, left elbow disability, right elbow disability, lentigo, sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have been dismissed due to his withdrawal during a hearing before the undersigned. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) has been granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and insomnia disorder, is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied due to lack of current evidence meeting VA compensation criteria.,Service connection for bronchitis/reactive airway disease is remanded for further review.,Service connection for a low back disability is remanded for further review.,Service connection for a left knee disability is remanded for further review.,Service connection for a right knee disability is remanded for further review.,Service connection for a left foot disability is remanded for further review.,Service connection for a right foot disability is remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bronchitis is related to respiratory complaints during service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for bronchitis, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between her current condition and her military service.

The Board has remanded the claim for entitlement to service connection for a back disability.,Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and chronic bronchitis.