Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2024

The Board found that the grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and thus severed it. The Veteran's claim for chronic bronchitis (claimed respiratory disorder) was denied due to lack of evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal because his request for a higher-level review of the April 1, 2019 decision was not timely filed.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for chronic bronchitis is denied, and the left shoulder disability claim is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in obtaining an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including ED, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and hearing loss. The cases are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

Service connection granted for cervical neck disability and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical neck disability.,Respiratory condition (likely including bronchitis, URI, and pharyngitis) is remanded due to insufficient evidence of a nexus to service.,Gastrointestinal condition, to include hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease with heartburn symptoms, is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic cough/coughing blood, chronic bronchitis, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome are being remanded due to inadequate medical examinations that did not consider relevant in-service treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA rating purposes.,The Veteran's respiratory disability (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Bronchitis) claim is denied as the causal relationship to service is not established.,The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis claim is denied as the condition existed prior to service.

The Veteran's bronchitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as his FEV-1 and FVC were within normal ranges, and he did not require oxygen therapy or other specific treatments. Therefore, an initial compensable rating was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bronchitis with COPD is remanded due to the lack of substantial compliance with prior Board remand directives. The referral for TDIU consideration is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for alcohol dependency, tobacco dependency, and chronic bronchitis have been denied. The case is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the diagnosed chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for alcohol dependency and tobacco dependency have been denied due to the absence of legal merit. The claim for chronic bronchitis is remanded.,Service connection will be granted if the evidence demonstrates that a current disability resulted from an injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for alcohol dependency and tobacco dependency have been denied due to the absence of legal merit. The claim for chronic bronchitis is remanded.,Service connection will be granted if the evidence demonstrates that a current disability resulted from an injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for alcohol dependency, tobacco dependency, and chronic bronchitis have been denied. The case is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the diagnosed chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for alcohol dependency, tobacco dependency, and chronic bronchitis have been denied. The case is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the diagnosed chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for alcohol dependency, tobacco dependency, and chronic bronchitis have been denied. The case is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the diagnosed chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type 2, bilateral leg condition, bilateral foot conditions, and visual impairment (claimed as vision loss), were denied. The Board found no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic bronchitis is granted, as the evidence supports that his current condition had its onset during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding the adequacy of the September 2019 VA examination's opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected bronchitis could be an aggravating factor for his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, bronchitis, cognitive disability (claimed as neurological signs and symptoms), and liver condition are all presumed to be related to service exposure. However, the claims for left ankle strain, right ankle strain, and sinusitis on a direct basis need further examination and evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for alcohol dependency, tobacco dependency, and chronic bronchitis have been denied. The case is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the diagnosed chronic bronchitis.