Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, a pulmonary disorder (chronic bronchitis), renal disorder (renal artery stenosis with renal insufficiency), and psychiatric disorder. The decision found that these conditions were not related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for residuals of a right ankle sprain and residuals of a coccyx contusion, granted service connection for a skin disorder (psoriasis and dermatitis), and remanded the issues of service connection for a sleep disorder, a disorder manifested by blackouts, a disorder manifested by dizziness, an eye disorder, residuals of a right ankle sprain, residuals of a right great toe injury, and residuals of a coccyx contusion for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic low back condition and pulmonary disorder, including bronchitis and COPD, are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and securing a VA addendum opinion from the May 2016 respiratory examiner to address the etiology of the Veteran's current respiratory disorders.

The Veteran's service connection claim for pulmonary asbestosis is granted. The claim for a respiratory disorder other than pulmonary asbestosis is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was remanded due to a legal error in the previous decision. The case is now being referred back to the Director, Compensation Service, for adjudication of TDIU eligibility under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination for asthma and bronchitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability and an ulcer disease, but reopened these claims. The claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability is not supported by evidence showing a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder is not service connected, as it is not related to his active duty or any incident therein. The Board finds that the most probative evidence does not support a finding of direct causation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disabilities, including asthma and residuals of bronchopneumonia, are related to his active service. The appeal for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it.

The Board found that the Veteran's current respiratory condition, including COPD, asthma, bronchitis and pulmonary hypertension, is not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's renal cancer is presumed to be related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service. His pulmonary disabilities are presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to fumes from mortar rounds.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthmatic bronchitis is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that there are missing private and VA outpatient treatment records pertinent to the Veteran's claims. The case is REMANDED for obtaining these records.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability for VA compensation purposes and thus denied his claim for service connection for chronic bronchitis.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with prior directives. The Veteran's claim is being returned to the AOJ for completion of the requested actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bronchitis is attributable to his service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and dermatitis of the neck and anterior axillae. The claim for chronic cough was granted but not linked to service. Service connection for PTSD was established with a current rating of 70%. The issue of TDIU is pending.

The Veteran's current lung disabilities, including chronic bronchitis and COPD, are found to be related to his active duty service due to exposure to construction dust. The Board finds that the Veteran's in-service symptoms of coughing, congestion, and upper respiratory infections are at least as likely as not related to his current diagnoses.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic cough/bronchitis, heart disorder, and hypertension have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. Service connection has been granted with an initial rating of 10%.