Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The appeal regarding the proposed reduction of the Veteran's rating for bronchitis with allergic rhinitis is dismissed.

The appeal of the right wrist disorder claim is dismissed. The claims for cervical and/or lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus Type II (DM II), respiratory/pulmonary disorder other than asthma and allergic rhinitis, cholecystectomy disease, and body joint pain are all granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus is denied because the preexisting condition did not worsen during service.,Entitlement to service connection for bronchitis is dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,The Veteran's BHL, right foot pain, and hemorrhoids are remanded for further evaluation.,Right foot pain is remanded for a VA examination.,Hemorrhoids are also remanded for a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic bronchitis, lumbar spine disability, psychiatric disability, allergic sinusitis, and left ischial tuberosity bursitis as there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, COPD, and sinusitis due to a lack of VA examinations in support of these claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bronchitis and right knee joint pain as secondary to a service-connected condition have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal in July 2024.

The Board has determined that there were duty to assist errors in the initial denial of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remands the case for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis, finding that her current disability is due to in-service exposure to burn pits and other toxins during her service in Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Qatar. The appeal was also granted based on a presumption of soundness.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, right shin splints, chronic bronchitis, and neck condition due to inadequate examination opinions. The Veteran's in-service exposure to toxic risk activities is also being requested.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as to the timeliness of his January 2019 notice of disagreement for the April 2016 notification of a March 2016 rating decision, which granted service connection and increased ratings for various conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from caring for himself and protecting himself, requiring regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

Service connection is granted for chronic bronchitis pursuant to the PACT Act. Service connection is denied for left knee disability, right knee disability, Morton's neuroma of the left foot, thoracolumbar disability, left shin splints, and right shin splints.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for chronic bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, rhinitis, and GERD due to exposure to burn pits during service in Vietnam. The Veteran is seeking presumptive service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error regarding service connection for lung disorder, including chronic cough and acute bronchitis. The Veteran contends his current condition is related to exposure to asbestos and welding fumes during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence received, including exposure to toxic substances and potential participation in a TERA. The Veteran's respiratory and hearing disabilities are related to his military service, but the right shoulder disability is not. A VA examination will be conducted to determine the nature and etiology of all conditions.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is granted as presumptively due to exposure to fine particulate matter during service in Southwest Asia. Chronic bronchitis and a right shoulder disability are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic bronchitis was denied as there was no new and relevant evidence submitted since the February 2021 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound. The Board finds the Veteran should have been provided new medical examinations to assess his current severity and impact of these conditions.

The appeal for an increased rating of PTSD and service connection for a lung condition (formerly claimed as chronic bronchitis) has been dismissed due to the failure to timely file a notice of disagreement within one year of the February 2019 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for service-connected recurrent bronchitis has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.