Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's chronic sleep disorder with upper airway respiratory syndrome and bronchitis is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds no evidence to warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic bronchitis disability is not related to service and therefore, denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's asthma with a history of bronchitis and seizure disorder are being reviewed for potential increased evaluations, and the propriety of reducing his seizure disorder evaluation is also under consideration. Additionally, the issue of whether he is unemployable due to service-connected disabilities remains before the Board.

The Veteran's bronchitis is rated at 60 percent disabling since January 12, 2009. The evidence shows that the Veteran meets the criteria for a 60 percent rating based on his Diffusion Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide by the Single Breath Method (DLCO) test results.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a pulmonary disability, including as due to exposure to asbestos. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has ordered a supplemental VA medical opinion to determine the etiology of the Veteran's asthma, specifically whether it is related to service and if it was aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's current pulmonary disabilities are related to his service. The case is therefore being remanded for additional examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in the VA opinions provided, and a new examination is required.

The Veteran's death was caused by respiratory failure due to COPD, which is etiologically related to his in-service chronic respiratory disorders. The Board finds that the appellant is entitled to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and therefore DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1310 are granted.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic bronchitis and COPD do not warrant a compensable rating, and his TDIU claim is denied as he does not meet the criteria for individual unemployability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric conditions and orthopedic issues, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance. The Board has determined that he requires this assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's asthma with chronic bronchitis was evaluated at a 30 percent disability rating under the criteria for direct service connection. The VA examiner found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on FEV-1 or FVC measurements, and he did not require systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressive medications.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's respiratory condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's respiratory/lung disorders and whether they are related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board found that the Appellant's current COPD, acute respiratory disease, asthma, and bronchitis are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Veteran's lung disability, claimed as chronic bronchitis, was not shown in service and is not otherwise related to service. The Board finds the Veteran's statements inconsistent with his STRs which are silent for any treatment for pneumonia.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for bronchitis. Service connection is granted for malaria, joint pain, skin rash, and shrapnel wounds of the right lip, knee, and hand. The issue of reducing disability ratings for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder, diagnosed as COPD and bronchitis, is related to service.,The Veteran's skin disorder, diagnosed as seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, and SCC, is related to service.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis and COPD do not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as his pulmonary function tests consistently fall within the range of moderate impairment.

The Board found that new and material evidence had been presented to reopen the claims for hypertension and sinusitis and bronchitis due to allergies, but denied service connection on the merits.