Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not meet or more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches. The claim for a more than 10 percent rating for tinnitus is denied, and the claims for respiratory disability and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to insufficient evidence. TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to April 30, 2009, for the grant of service connection for residuals of post-viral bronchitis and pleurisy has been dismissed as she withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dizziness, allergies, sleep apnea, anemia, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, sterility, a skin condition, headaches, refractive error, bronchitis, and unspecified body aches has been denied.,No new evidence was received to reopen the claims for service connection for paralysis, neck to left foot, and back injury or passive aggressive personality disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection and increased rating as they involve new and relevant evidence, including outstanding Martin Army Community Hospital records.

The Veteran's melanoma is granted service connection. The claims for bronchitis, low back disability, and upper back disability are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for an examination to determine if any of the Veteran's pulmonary conditions are related to his in-service exposure to exhaust fumes or coal smoke. The Veteran needs to provide authorization for VA to obtain private medical records, and he should be scheduled for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. He is now rated with a 10% rating for his right lower leg scar, and he has received special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to the need for assistance in daily activities.

The application to reopen the claim for service connection for uveitis was denied. The application to reopen the claim for service connection for bronchitis was granted.,The application to reopen the claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and bronchitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disorder other than sleep apnea, and his hypertension is not at a compensable level. The claims for service connection for valvular heart disease and sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and bronchitis as these conditions are found to be aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, reopening of claims, and effective dates for TDIU. The main issue is the assignment of an effective date prior to July 30, 2013 for granulomatous infection with pulmonary nodule, left upper lobe.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional records from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Veteran's pension claim is denied as he did not serve during a period of war.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service-connected and was not caused or aggravated by a service-connected condition.,Degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine was not rated higher than 10 percent prior to May 17, 2018. From May 17, 2018 onwards, it warrants a rating of at least 40 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic bronchitis, asthma, and restrictive bronchiolitis. The appeal regarding the right shoulder degenerative arthritis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, bronchitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), all claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness during Gulf War service. The examinations are needed to address the nature of these conditions and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's osteoarthritis of both hips was not incurred in or aggravated during service and is not presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to herbicide agents. The respiratory disorder (chronic bronchitis) may be related to exposure to toxic chemicals, including herbicide agents, at McChord Air Force Base. Arteriosclerotic heart disease is also linked to exposure to toxic chemicals.,The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease was not incurred in or aggravated during service and is not presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to herbicide agents. The respiratory disorder (chronic bronchitis) may be related to exposure to toxic chemicals, including herbicide agents, at McChord Air Force Base.