Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for a VA examination to determine if any current respiratory disorders are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's right foot disability has been granted a 20% rating. The issues of service connection for the right knee, sleep disorder, left ankle disability, sinusitis, and bronchitis are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a respiratory disorder other than sinusitis and rhinitis, claimed as chronic pneumonia and chronic bronchitis, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the claims for a respiratory condition, lumbar spine disability, left and right ankle disabilities, bilateral pes planus, left hip disability (secondary to service-connected disability), right knee disability (secondary to service-connected disability), and sleep apnea. These issues will be addressed in further proceedings.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchitis and low back disability have been rated appropriately, with the exception of a reduction from 20 percent to 10 percent for low back disability which is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis, hearing loss of the right ear, and tinnitus has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claims for hearing loss of the right ear and tinnitus are denied as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for wheezing of the lungs due to asbestos exposure, as it is unclear if his current respiratory disorders are related to military service. The case will be further developed and an examination will be scheduled.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder, specifically whether it is related to service or herbicide exposure. The VA examiner needs to provide a more comprehensive opinion considering all relevant medical history and diagnoses.

The Board denied service connection for low back strain and bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of a nexus to service.,Service connection was also denied for chronic bronchitis due to herbicide exposure, as there is no evidence of such an illness in the record.

The Veteran's asthma, COPD, and bronchitis are at least as likely as not the result of chemical exposure during active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar back condition, bronchitis, and PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and/or examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability, endometriosis, and asthma are not related to her military service.,The Veteran was diagnosed with a right knee injury in-service but subsequent VA examinations have found no link between her current disabilities and her military service.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right wrist pain due to lack of current diagnosis. The claims for metatarsalgia (claimed as bilateral foot pain/sprain) and bronchitis, chronic are remanded for further evaluation.

Service connection for a bilateral ankle disorder, lung disorder, and scars of the forearm and ankles is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depression) is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete VA examination reports and new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims will be addressed again with a new VA examination.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, diverticulitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and psychiatric disability. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for high cholesterol, low potassium, and low calcium have been denied. The remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining deck logs and verifying his alleged asbestos exposure. The Veteran is also entitled to VA examinations to assess his lung disability, gastric disability, liver disability, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and diabetic neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for pulmonary condition, chronic bronchitis, and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to provide authorization for VA to obtain his private treatment records from New Beginning, and a new VA examination will be scheduled to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory condition and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of chronicity or aggravation beyond natural progression. The case is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.