Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran was treated for various conditions during service, but there is no competent evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.,There are no current diagnoses and the medical opinions indicate that any diagnosed conditions did not begin in service.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a hearing at the St. Petersburg, Florida RO due to the appellant's request and the submission of a new VA Form 9.

The Veteran's right hip, gastrointestinal, bilateral foot, respiratory, and sinus disabilities are found to be related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, migraine headaches, a back condition, and COPD. The decision found that there was no evidence of an onset in service or relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing VA pension documents and medical records from the 1950s, as well as potential additional relevant San Juan VAMC records. The claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death will be reconsidered.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right foot injury and denied service connection for COPD with bronchitis and emphysema.

The Board found that the Veteran's asbestosis was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition. The claims of service connection for bronchitis and asthma were also granted, with the reasoning being that these conditions are related to asbestos exposure during service.

The Veteran's current sinus pain, headaches, and bronchitis residuals are not considered to be related to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of chronic bronchitis or right shoulder disorder in service, and the Veteran did not provide sufficient medical evidence to establish current disabilities. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability, including upper respiratory infections, bronchitis and pneumonia residuals, requires additional development due to the need for an examination and the need to obtain VA treatment records.

The Veteran's lung disability, including COPD and chronic bronchitis, is being remanded for further development to clarify the relationship between any current conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD/acute bronchitis must be remanded due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and need for a VA examination. The issue remains about the service connection of his respiratory disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from May 15, 2008 to March 30, 2010. His respiratory disorder (asthmatic bronchitis with COPD and bronchiectasis) has been granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to marital status, VCAA compliance for accrued benefits claims, and requests for VA medical records. The Appellant's eligibility as a surviving spouse is under review, along with her claims for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a pulmonary disorder (chronic bronchitis due to asbestos exposure). The denial is based on the lack of evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic bronchitis with coughing and wheezing was granted, but the Board found that her PFT results did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6600. The Veteran is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination with pulmonary function test results.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchitis and COPD necessitates use of intermittent systemic corticosteroid therapy, warranting a 60 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis is currently evaluated at 10 percent, the minimum evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6600. The evidence does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.