Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to new and material evidence. The claims for bronchitis, acute chronic sinusitis, and acute chronic pharyngitis are denied as there is no evidence that these conditions began during service or are related to in-service events.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for dry eye syndrome due to insufficient medical evidence addressing whether his condition is related to burn pit exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including emphysema and COPD, finding that his conditions are not related to service or exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune.

The case is being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of a respiratory disorder, specifically bronchitis.

The Veteran's claim for cancer of the kidney has been remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology. The claims for hypertension and lung disorder related to herbicide agent exposure have also been remanded, as there are no service medical records available.,Service connection is being considered for tinnitus based on in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's bronchitis, upper respiratory infection, and common cold are being remanded for further examination and medical opinion to determine if they are related to his service-connected chronic allergic rhinitis or any in-service exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a low back disability and respiratory issues, due to potential herbicide exposure while aboard the U.S.S. Wichita during his Vietnam War service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative eye syndrome due to a lack of an examination assessing her vision disability. The other issues have been decided with respect to their respective merits.

The Board has granted service connection for left trigger finger and COPD, asthma, and bronchitis. The claim for service connection of the left upper arm and shoulder disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include anxiety disorder, PTSD, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, bronchitis, and precancerous skin lesions on head and ears.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination to assess the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied service connection for chronic bronchitis, claimed as pneumonia, is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for emphysema and COPD due to new evidence received.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim was denied, and his chronic bronchitis claim resulted in a grant of a 30% evaluation effective July 19, 2016. His prior noncompensable evaluations were maintained.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis, hypertension, lumbar spine disability, chronic bronchitis, heart disability, stomach condition (to include ulcers), and epidermal inclusion cyst. The Board found that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's service or any presumptive exposure basis.

The Board has granted service connection for a lower back disorder but denied service connection for a pulmonary disorder (chronic bronchitis and COPD). The lower back disorder is found to be at least as likely as not related to active duty service. However, the pulmonary disorder is not related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for updated VA and private treatment records, as the Veteran provided information about his ongoing treatment at Beckley VAMC and from Dr. Remines.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been dismissed as he has indicated satisfaction with his TDIU rating and the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for psychiatric disorder, left leg muscle injury, and breathing problems (bronchitis). The Veteran's psychiatric disorder was not found to be caused by his military service. His left leg muscle injury is considered a current disability but without evidence of an in-service event or diagnosis. Breathing problems were dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and opinions to determine if her current back, vision, chest pain, allergies, breathing disorder, headaches, memory loss, and vertigo are related to service or any other conditions. The issues include a back disorder, vision disorders, chronic chest pain, allergies, asthma, headaches, memory loss, and vertigo.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and bronchitis, finding that there is no evidence of chronicity since service or causation due to service.,The Veteran’s hypertension claim is remanded as he has not been afforded a VA examination to determine its nature and etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and a pulmonary condition (chronic bronchitis) secondary to herbicide exposure.