Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his left knee disability and chronic sinusitis, as well as service connection for a respiratory disorder, are being remanded due to the failure to schedule VA examinations. The Veteran reported an accident that prevented him from attending the scheduled exams.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected chronic bronchitis with COPD.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and thus no jurisdiction remains for adjudicating the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral pes planus was granted, and he is currently receiving a 20 percent disability rating for his right ankle DJD. The other issues remain pending.

The Veteran's bronchitis with asthma was rated at 30 percent prior to June 5, 1998 and at 60 percent as of that date.

The Board found that the Veteran's COPD with asthmatic element is not related to service or any incident of service origin, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his employability and the effect of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, including back and wrist disabilities, gout, duodenal ulcer, chronic respiratory infections, or bronchitis. The Veteran's claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for additional development due to incomplete records and procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete records and a need to clarify the Veteran's service connection theory.

The Veteran's service connection claims for plantar fasciitis with spurs, rhinitis (claimed as sneezing, dry mouth and shortness of breath), and bronchitis are granted.

The Board denied service connection for hypogonadism and obstructive sleep apnea, both claimed as due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's STRs showed no current or chronic respiratory issues during service.

The Board found that chronic bronchitis did not have onset during the Veteran's active service and is not etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case for a hearing at the RO and to address the issues of service connection, increased rating, and total disability based on individual unemployability.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not attributable to nicotine dependence or service connection, and denied the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's current respiratory disorder was not caused by asbestos exposure during service and is not otherwise related to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain missing VA treatment records from the Veteran's service at VAMC Shreveport. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, chronic bronchitis, and glomerulonephritis with hematuria as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and hypertension have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for median neuropathy of the left wrist is denied as there is no credible evidence linking his current condition to his military service or a service-connected disability.