Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran developed hiatal hernias, paraesophageal hernias, and recurrent bronchitis/aspiration pneumonia as a result of VA surgical procedures performed between December 1996 and June 1997. The Board finds that these conditions are not due to the carelessness or negligence of the VA in providing medical treatment.

The Board denied service connection for CLL and the related secondary disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure in Guam or elsewhere during service. The Veteran's claim for unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is also denied.

The Board found that a current respiratory disorder did not have its onset in active service and is not the result of a disease or injury incurred in active service, thus denying the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims of service connection for bronchitis, left knee disability, and cervical spine disability. The claim remains denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder and an increased rating for hearing loss. The decision did not address the issue of herbicide exposure or grant any new ratings.

The Board found that the Veteran's current lung and upper respiratory disorders did not have their onset in service or due to exposure to asbestos, cold weather, demolition debris, or other environmental hazards. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for eye disability, bronchitis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to lack of evidence supporting these claims. The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but the status of his tinnitus claim is unknown.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling him for examinations.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various disabilities, including sarcoidosis, chronic bronchitis, a chronic stomach condition, and a low back condition. The appeal will be remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for increased ratings on all issues except the initial rating for dermatitis of bilateral upper extremities, which resulted in a 10% disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected respiratory disability is being remanded due to the lack of a September 2012 VA examination report and the need for further evaluation.

The Veteran's asthma/bronchitis has been rated at 30 percent, and the Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical opinions regarding his current diagnosis and treatment needs.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression is rated at 50 percent, and he has been granted a TDIU. The claims for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy, bronchitis, swelling of joints in the upper extremities, sleep apnea, and low back disorder are all denied. Service connection was reopened for atrial fibrillation with hypertension and mitral valve insufficiency and low back disorder.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to conflicting medical opinions and a need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from Dr. W.D.G. at Sr. Nursing and Rehab Center.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a request for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of entitlement to service connection for bronchitis and osteoarthritis of the bilateral hips are being remanded to the RO.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability, and the Board found that none of his claimed conditions are related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have chronic asbestosis or bronchitis related to service, and his chloracne is presumed due to Agent Orange exposure. The tinnitus was not incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a pulmonary disorder and hypertension are being remanded due to inadequate development of the evidence.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis with COPD, now including pulmonary hypertension, is rated at the maximum (100%) under DC 6600.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and bronchitis, finding no evidence of these conditions during the appeal period. The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for cervical spine disability were also remanded.