Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including COPD, bronchitis and sinusitis, as well as a low back disorder are being remanded due to the need for further medical examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, prostate disability, diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities, and neuropathic ulcers of the toes as secondary to diabetes. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and military service.

The Veteran's lung nodules, asthma, COPD, and recurrent bronchitis have been rated based on their severity. The Board denied ratings in excess of the current assigned ratings for these conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between service and certain disabilities.,These include lung disability, headache disability, dermatological disorder, bilateral foot disability, sleep disorder, hip strain, and ankle disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic bronchitis as there is no current diagnosis of a chronic respiratory condition.

The Veteran's ulcerative colitis, pancreatic disability, upper respiratory conditions, and lung disability are all remanded for further development.,Additional medical records must be obtained to support the Veteran’s claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck or cervical condition has been reopened and granted.,Service connection was denied for bronchitis and viral upper respiratory infection, as these conditions were not shown to be related to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic sleep disorder, respiratory disorders, hypertension, migraine headaches, and bilateral hip disorders. These issues are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining missing service records and VA treatment records. A VA examination will be conducted to determine the nature and etiology of her right foot condition and lung condition.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for bronchitis, a kidney condition, a lumbar spine disability, right foot arthritis, left knee arthritis, and a deviated septum. The claim of service connection for DMII secondary to bilateral knee and foot disabilities and/or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship of the Veteran's respiratory conditions to his service, including exposure to chemicals in service and a pre-existing condition.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted as service-connected due to aggravation during service.,An initial compensable rating for genital herpes, allergic rhinitis, and bronchitis are remanded. The right and left foot plantar fascitis claims are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for liver cancer and bronchitis due to procedural issues and the need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for chronic bronchitis and COPD, finding that the Veteran's diagnosed conditions were not related to his active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new VA medical opinion to clarify the Veteran's current respiratory diagnoses and determine if any pre-existing sinusitis, hay fever, or asthma were aggravated during service. The issues of TDIU prior to June 15, 2011 and SMP based on need for regular aid and attendance are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the respiratory condition claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is required.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating of 100 percent for chronic bronchitis with COPD is granted, effective April 6, 2014. The issue of entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability prior to December 14, 2016, is dismissed as moot.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and evaluation due to incomplete examinations and conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's claims of increased rating for throat cancer and TDIU are inextricably intertwined, so they will be addressed together.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an upper respiratory condition, including bronchitis, as it found no current diagnosis of such a condition and insufficient evidence to link any diagnosed condition to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma with chronic bronchitis is not considered an inhalation injury, and therefore does not qualify for special home adaptation benefits under VA regulations.