Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for frequent urination, erectile dysfunction, chronic pain multiple joints, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and chronic bradycardia, acid reflux, bronchitis, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to the presence of service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for chronic bronchitis, chronic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis, finding no current disability related to in-service environmental hazards and toxin exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, heart disability, sleep apnea, asthma, and chronic bronchitis as new and relevant evidence was not received to reopen these claims. The Veteran did not have current diagnoses of asthma or chronic bronchitis during the appeal period.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to a special home adaptation and service connection for tinnitus, chronic bronchitis, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's headaches, gastrointestinal disorder, and fibromyalgia are granted as service-connected due to their onset during his service in the Persian Gulf War.,From August 28, 2019, the Veteran is granted a 30 percent rating for chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were granted with effective dates of March 31, 2006. The Veteran was found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his stroke and other disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic bronchitis is remanded due to the lack of a medical opinion with sufficient information to decide the claim. The AOJ will obtain a TERA and direct opinion considering all relevant evidence, including in-service exposures.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's recurrent bronchitis is granted as service-connected due to exposure to burn pits during deployment, with presumptive service connection under the PACT Act.

Clauses an effective date of August 5, 2021 for the award of service connection for asthmatic bronchitis.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial disability rating for asthma was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, chronic sinusitis, bronchitis, and right knee disability. Service connection was denied for right eye disability.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's current symptoms of lumbosacral strain, chronic sinusitis, bronchitis, and right knee disability.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bronchitis, OSA as secondary to rhinitis, and migraine headaches as secondary to hypertension or OSA. The AOJ will need to provide additional medical opinions addressing the nature and etiology of these conditions, including considering the synergistic effects of all relevant exposures.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple issues related to his neck, arm, and hand conditions is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The claims will be reconsidered after these examinations.

Your appeal for service connection for bronchitis has been dismissed because the benefit was granted in a previous rating decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis, rhinitis, and sinusitis due to insufficient evidence of a current disability related to active duty service. The claim for chronic bronchitis remains denied.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to her service-connected asthma with occasional bronchitis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for asthma and bronchitis were dismissed due to the identification of duty to assist errors during higher-level review (HLR).

The Veteran's service connection for chronic bronchitis was granted with a 10% evaluation, effective March 8, 2022. The appellant is not eligible to attorney fees as she represents a substituted claimant that was limited to only the accrued benefits necessary for reimbursement of expenses of last sickness or burial.

Service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted due to presumed exposure to burn pits and other toxins during service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.,Service connection for bronchitis is denied as there is no evidence that it began during service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran is granted an annual clothing allowance for the use of a manual wheelchair during the 2022 calendar year due to wear and tear on his clothing caused by the wheelchair.