Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected nephrolithiasis has been granted a 30 percent evaluation.,The Veteran's left shoulder strain and right knee disability have not met the criteria for an initial compensable evaluation.

The Veteran's asthmatic bronchitis is currently rated at 60 percent, and the Board denied an evaluation in excess of this rating.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied an evaluation in excess of this rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records related to the Veteran's respiratory disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to determine the nature, etiology, and severity of his ankle, knee, back, and lung disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his left little finger disability is denied as the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.,The Board finds that additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran’s right thumb injury, TBI, tinea versicolor, eye injury, right leg injury, prostatitis, back injury, residuals of deviated septum surgery, sleep apnea, and bronchitis are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic asthmatic bronchitis and sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and etiology opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective September 10, 2018. The Veteran also received a TDIU effective November 8, 2014.

The Veteran's panic disorder is granted as service connected. Lung, skin, and heat stroke claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The claim of service connection for bronchitis has been reopened and is granted. The claim for new and material evidence for right ear hearing loss was denied.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims for further development due to missing records and the need for clarification of diagnoses.

Service connection is granted for right ankle/heel inversion, left ear perforation (previously claimed as right ear perforation), chronic bronchitis, and left wrist and thumb scars. A TDIU is also granted.,Bladder disability and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp are remanded due to insufficient rationale provided in the February 2018 DBQ.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examinations and missing records. The Veteran's left foot hallux valgus, lung disability (COPD and chronic bronchitis), and coronary artery disease ratings need further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to secondary herbicide exposure, as he provided sufficient detail in his statements. The AOJ must verify if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service at Charleston Air Force Base.

The Veteran's appeal for reopening her claims of service connection for lung disease, low back disability with sciatica, and gastrointestinal disability was dismissed as she withdrew the claim for lung disease. The issues of service connection for low back disability and gastrointestinal disability were reopened.

The Board denied service connection for left arm disability, right arm disability, cervical spine disability, bronchitis, and residuals of pneumonia. The Veteran's STRs do not show a current diagnosis or chronic condition for any of these disabilities.,Service connection was denied because the evidence did not establish that any of these conditions began during service or are otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating for various conditions, including rheumatism, bilateral hearing loss, asthmatic bronchitis, fractures of fingers, and a scar. The Veteran is to be provided with an opportunity to authorize VA to obtain records from Dr. R., and a VA examination is required to address the relationship between current disorders and service.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses is remanded due to unclear details about the medications and other health care coverage.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including back disorder, cervical spine disorder, bilateral leg disorder, bronchitis, scars and skin disfigurement, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, Type II, neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and a pulmonary disability. The issues regarding service connection for these conditions are remanded due to insufficient evidence on exposure and potential secondary relationships.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left nephrectomy and chronic bronchitis due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection. The VA will obtain SSA records, schedule a new examination for the left kidney condition, and provide an opinion on whether the conditions are related to service or Gulf War exposure.