Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his service-connected disabilities contributed substantially or materially to it. The appellant must provide any outstanding private treatment records, including those from North Shore University Hospital at Southside and a nursing home where the Veteran received care after being discharged from the hospital.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and headaches have been denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or chronic condition during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bronchitis disabilities prevent her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation due to their severe impact on her ability to work.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The other issues are not addressed due to lack of evidence or further development needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including COPD, acute respiratory disease, asthma, and bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of her current bronchitis and asthma.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The Veteran's claim for bronchitis was denied due to lack of medical evidence showing the condition was related to service or an undiagnosed illness, and his claim for chronic sinusitis was denied due to lack of medical evidence showing the condition was related to service or an undiagnosed illness.,The VA audiological examination in April 2012 found no hearing loss disability under VA standards. The Veteran's tinnitus was attributed to his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board found that the Veteran's current respiratory disability, to include bronchitis, is not related to his active military service and denied his claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for an effective date of January 22, 1994, for the award of service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran's increased rating claim for asthma with bronchitis and sleep apnea is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a videoconference hearing due to the Veteran's request and the need to ensure full compliance with due process requirements.

The Veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations, resulting in the denial of his claims for increased ratings and service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current respiratory conditions are related to service, caused by or aggravated by his service-connected hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic bronchitis did not originate in or was not aggravated by her active service. The pre-existing condition, which existed prior to service and is presumed to have been noted at entry, was not shown to be aggravated during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including asthma. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a respiratory disorder that includes bronchitis, asthma, and chronic cough.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining morning reports from the Veteran's unit and VA treatment records. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The issue of entitlement to an effective date earlier than January 17, 2008, for the award of service connection for chronic asthmatic bronchitis remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his chronic pulmonary disease disability is being remanded due to the need for new and pertinent medical records, including a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot and respiratory disorders are not related to his service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that any current right foot or respiratory condition is causally linked to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the appellant's SSA records, military dependent treatment records, and medical opinions. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Veteran has withdrawn all of the claims on appeal, and as such, the appeals are dismissed.