Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's asthmatic bronchitis has been rated at 60 percent since the date of his claim for increase, effective September 25, 2006.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a videoconference hearing before the Board. The claims related to his service-connected conditions and TDIU are pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bronchitis and an initial rating for bilateral foot fungus. The Veteran's service-connected foot fungus is currently rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, specifically chronic bronchitis, is being remanded due to the need for further examination and medical opinion.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic bronchitis is not service-connected as it was due to his long-term use of tobacco products, and did not manifest during active duty service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bronchitis, finding new and material evidence. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have been incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of service in Vietnam and a VA examination to assess the Veteran's respiratory condition and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have been incurred in service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition. The other issues were not addressed due to lack of evidence or further development needed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for bronchitis and remanded it for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for increased SMC based on the need for a higher level of aid and attendance is being remanded due to concerns about his service-connected conditions, including bronchiectasis with bronchitis and pulmonary fibrosis. Additional examination is needed to determine if he requires a higher level of aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional notice and assistance, as well as new examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for a lung disability, including chronic bronchitis and COPD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA medical examination to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed respiratory disorder other than recurrent episodes of bronchitis and chronic sinusitis.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disability, to include bronchitis, was not incurred in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bronchitis, finding that his current respiratory condition is related to his period of military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion to clarify the etiology of the Veteran's claimed respiratory disorders other than COPD (asthma and bronchitis).

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for bronchitis, including a claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in prior rating decisions. The case is being remanded to address both the CUE claim and the effective date issue.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his asthmatic bronchitis, previously evaluated as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional information regarding employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed respiratory conditions, including asbestosis and chronic bronchitis, were not shown to be caused by or aggravated by his service-connected disability. The appeal for TDIU was also denied.