Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's thyroid disorder and respiratory disability are presumed to have been incurred during his service, while the issue of trembling is remanded for further examination.

The Board granted service connection for recurrent asthmatic bronchitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service diagnosis and treatment of chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is found to be related to his service, with the Board finding it at least as likely as not that he currently has this condition due to his military service.,The Veteran's chronic bronchitis is found to be related to his service exposure to radiation and burn pits.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back condition is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection. The issue of chronic bronchitis as secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis was also addressed, but no decision was made due to a lack of evidence on this specific issue.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bronchitis, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that he meets the criteria for TDIU due to his combined rating of 80 percent.

The Veteran's current chronic lung disability (chronic bronchitis) was not present in service or for many years following his discharge from service, and the most probative evidence indicates that the condition is not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder and right elbow disability, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for reopening his claims due to lack of new and material evidence. The right elbow disability was also not shown to be related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, left hand and ring finger disorder, heart murmur, bilateral knee disorder, bronchitis, and low back disorder are all denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection under the applicable laws and regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, obesity, skin disability, low back and neck disabilities, Meniere's disease, heart disability, emphysema, PTSD, bronchitis, genitourinary disability, acid peptic disease, eye infections, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss are service-connected, as they are related to his in-service noise exposure. The claim for chronic bronchitis is also granted due to its association with military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion and considering new evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is caused by his service-connected deviated septum and allergic rhinitis. The Board also found that there is no current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis or a chronic lung disorder (including chronic bronchitis and COPD).

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a pulmonary examination to determine the nature and etiology of his respiratory disorders. The TDIU claim is also deferred.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory conditions, including bronchitis and pneumonia, had their onset in or are related to his active service. Therefore, the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete compliance with a previous remand, and additional development is required. The claims will be reconsidered after all necessary evidence is obtained.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of any of the claimed conditions and thus denied service connection for all issues.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and service connection were denied. The pseudofolliculitis barbae was rated as noncompensable prior to May 6, 2015, and as 10 percent disabling from that date. The bronchitis was rated as 10 percent disabling throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any respiratory disability found. The case will be readjudicated after this.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis, gall bladder disease with left-sided stomach pain, skin rash with itching, diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current diagnoses or a link between these conditions and her military service, including exposure to mustard gas.,The Veteran's claims for service connection were based on presumptive service connection due to exposure to mustard gas during active duty. However, the Board determined that there was insufficient medical evidence linking any of the claimed conditions to her military service.