Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining STRs and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tuberculosis, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim. The issue of service connection for hives was granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's current respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, and bronchitis, are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, asthma, and emphysema with bronchitis were not incurred or aggravated during service. The preponderance of evidence indicates these conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a cardiovascular disability, based on herbicide exposure during the Vietnam Era, was denied as there is no evidence of such exposure. The Board found that his current cardiovascular disability did not manifest in service or within one year thereafter and there is no competent evidence linking it to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's continued medical emergency warranted payment or reimbursement for his treatment at a non-VA facility from January 28 through February 3, 2010. The VA clinic was available and the Veteran did not want to transfer.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding hypertension and coronary artery disease. The issues of service connection for respiratory disorders, sleep apnea, and heart conditions are being addressed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a misplaced portion of his file. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bronchitis was denied as the evidence did not show that he met the criteria for a higher rating based on pulmonary function test results.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. No service connection was granted or denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bronchiectasis due to her service-connected asthma and COPD. The Veteran's other claims have been denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for asthma with bronchitis, and is now considering whether he can establish service connection under a direct theory of entitlement. The issue of secondary service connection due to OSA remains pending.

The Veteran's bronchitis did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to her service-connected asthma or sinusitis. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for COPD, but further development is needed to address his respiratory disabilities and other claims.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for mechanical low back pain with facet arthropathy at L5-S1 was denied, but the Board granted a higher 40 percent rating effective October 18, 2012. The TDIU issue is also granted.

The Board has determined that the cause of death, cardiopulmonary arrest due to an acute myocardial infarction with coronary artery disease, was not caused by or related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the requested VA examinations were inadequate and not in compliance with the June 2014 Remand directives. The case is therefore REMANDED for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory condition, including his chronic cough and allergic rhinitis, originated during service and is related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing. The Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic bronchitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder), low back disorder, and deafness in the right ear are pending.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.