Chronic bronchitis decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 30, 2018, for the evaluation of bronchitis is granted. The Board found that the Veteran continuously pursued his claims and the AOJ erred in denying the claim based on incorrect appeal form submission.

The Veteran's claims for bronchitis, asthma, and sinusitis are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The claim for AFIB heart condition is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The Veteran's hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder (including alcohol use disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, somatic symptoms disorder and depressive disorder), lateral epicondylitis of the right elbow, left wrist pain with carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist pain with carpal tunnel syndrome, sleep apnea, tension headaches, and chronic bronchitis have been granted service connection.,The Veteran's chronic bronchitis was not manifest during service and is not related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal is about whether he should be granted a separate compensable rating for his chronic cough disability, which is distinct from his service-connected respiratory disabilities. The Board finds that the VA did not properly address this issue and requires further examination to determine if the Veteran has a separate chronic cough disability.

The Veteran's COPD with asthma and bronchitis is granted an initial 60 percent rating, but no higher. Service connection for a hip disability is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been remanded due to the need for further development.,No new or material evidence has been submitted, and the issues remain unresolved.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acute bronchitis and chronic back pain have been granted, with the latter also receiving a 30% disability rating.,Service connection has been established for migraine headaches at a 30% disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for bruxism, COPD, gallbladder removal residuals, left knee disability, right knee disability, chronic bronchitis, and GERD are not supported by competent evidence of current diagnoses or a link to service. The claims have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and gastrointestinal disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions, particularly in relation to his participation in TERA during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, headaches, left knee disorder, and right ankle disorder due to insufficient evidence or further clarification is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for sarcoidosis and bronchitis, finding that the Veteran's current lung disability is at least as likely as not related to his military service. Additionally, the Board has also granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors and the need for a TERA examination. The Veteran's respiratory condition is being recharacterized as service connection for a respiratory condition, including chronic bronchitis and COPD.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, rhinitis, and sinusitis due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error. A VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran's respiratory disabilities are related to his military service, including exposure to burn pits.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic bronchitis is being remanded due to a duty to assist error and the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence, including missing service treatment records and personnel records. The Veteran's periods of active duty for training (ADT) or inactive duty for training (IDT) need to be verified, and additional medical opinions are required based on these records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,Service connection is also being remanded for various conditions, including dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, a psychiatric disorder, a right hip condition, sinusitis, a respiratory disorder, gastrointestinal issues, chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and other unspecified conditions.

The Veteran's asthma with bronchitis requires outpatient oxygen therapy, and the Board has granted a 100 percent rating effective June 13, 2019.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current respiratory conditions and his military service or his service-connected lupus.

The Veteran's rhinitis, bronchitis, and COPD are presumed to be related to exposure to environmental hazards in Saudi Arabia. Service connection for these conditions is granted pursuant to the PACT Act. The claim for service connection for fatigue is remanded.

The Board has dismissed all appeals concerning service connection for various conditions as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.