Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for leukemia. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for intermittent bronchitis, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of intermittent bronchitis is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure to second-hand smoke.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination of his service-connected COPD with bronchitis and bronchiectasis, as well as obtaining any outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for residuals of a left thumb fracture, left hand and ring finger pain, heart murmur, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), bilateral knee disorder, bronchitis, and low back disorder has been denied as there is no current disability. The VA examiner found no evidence of abnormality of the left thumb.

The Board finds that the Veteran's emergency room visit was for an acute medical condition, and affords her the benefit of doubt in finding a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected delay in seeking immediate medical attention to be hazardous. Therefore, payment or reimbursement is granted.

The Veteran's bronchitis and migraine headaches have been rated at the minimum compensable levels. The VA has determined that her migraines meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating based on characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in two months over the last several months.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeal, indicating she is satisfied with the decision made and wants to withdraw any remaining issues on appeal.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but his gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and respiratory disorders are not.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and an addendum opinion to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spinal stenosis, kidney cancer residuals, and pulmonary disability. The issues are still pending.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current chronic upper respiratory disorder or bronchitis, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board found that there is not sufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of esophageal cancer and chronic bronchitis, as neither condition is linked to his military service or exposure to herbicides or asbestos.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sciatica in the right leg, fibromyalgia, bronchitis, asthma, and chemical sensitivities have been granted. The remaining issues remain pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, including all issues on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear periods of active service and inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's claims for bronchitis and residuals of pneumonia are being reviewed again with new evidence and an updated medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tuberculosis, bronchitis/a respiratory disorder other than tuberculosis, hemorrhoids, and a left knee disability. The Board found that he did not have or develop any chronic disabilities during his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current respiratory disability, including COPD and emphysema, did not incur in or is otherwise related to her active duty service. The Board also found that hypertension was not incurred in service and was not caused by a service-connected disability. Lastly, there is no evidence of a current eye disability other than possible refractive error.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a VA compensation examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic bronchitis was not incurred or aggravated as a result of his active military service, including due to asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's current pulmonary disorders are not related to his active service, and the Board finds that service connection is denied.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis is currently rated at 10 percent, the minimum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6600.