Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic tonsillitis, sinusitis (secondary to chronic tonsillitis), tracheitis (secondary to chronic tonsillitis), and bronchitis (secondary to chronic tonsillitis) have all been denied as there is no probative evidence indicating these conditions were incurred in or caused by his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic bronchitis, chronic sinusitis, and bilateral foot condition (plantar fasciitis) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's bronchitis is being reviewed again for proper determination of its etiology.

The Veteran's lung cancer residuals and related respiratory issues are rated at 30 percent prior to December 18, 2015. The Board has remanded for further evaluation of the Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and polycythemia vera.

The Board has denied service connection for a respiratory disorder (chronic bronchitis), left shoulder disorder, and left elbow disorder. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's lung problems, specifically his obstructive pulmonary disease. The VA examiner will need to review all relevant chest x-rays and CT scans beyond 2014.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The decisions on these issues are pending.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected respiratory disability was denied. The current rating of 60 percent is maintained as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for a respiratory disorder and TDIU prior to February 29, 2016. The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for periodontal disease (claimed as gingivitis) is denied because it is not a compensable disability under VA regulations.,The Veteran's right knee disorder and digestive disorder, to include pancreatitis and cholecystectomy residuals, are remanded for further development including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of these conditions.,Service connection for the digestive disorder (claimed as pancreatitis and cholecystectomy residuals) is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to outstanding Department of Defense treatment records not being obtained.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and a need for another VA respiratory examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a chronic respiratory disability (emphysema and recurrent bronchitis), and bilateral hearing loss have been granted.,Evidence showed the Veteran had continuous symptoms of these conditions since separation from service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the initial compensable rating for bronchitis, now diagnosed as COPD, due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his legacy appeal and the subsequent opt-in into the modernized review system.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water, as he served at the base for over a month. The VA is instructed to obtain medical opinions regarding whether each of the claimed conditions are related to this exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's conditions are presumed related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's inhalation bronchitis rating was restored from 30% to 30%, effective April 1, 2018.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including a new VA pulmonary examination to assess the Veteran's lung cancer residuals and any related disabilities. The issues of service connection for a pulmonary disability (including bronchitis and shortness of breath) and entitlement to TDIU are also inextricably intertwined with the reduction rating issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of STRs and need for additional medical opinions based on new evidence.