Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for increased disability ratings for cervical strain and degenerative arthritis, left shoulder traumatic rotator cuff lesion residuals, right knee arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, chronic bronchitis, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal as to service connection for tinnitus, allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. The issues of service connection for left knee, right forearm, right ankle, bronchitis and migraine disorders were denied.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all his claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including headaches, bronchitis, lightheadedness and feeling faint, varicose veins, and fatigue. The appeal is dismissed as a result.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence that has not been considered by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran not being properly notified of his scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran should be provided one last opportunity to report for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition is denied, but an initial 30 percent evaluation is granted for chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's appeals for initial ratings on GERD and a right shoulder disability, as well as the denials of service connection for alopecia, bronchitis, left elbow disability, right elbow disability, lentigo, sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have been dismissed due to his withdrawal during a hearing before the undersigned. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) has been granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and insomnia disorder, is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied due to lack of current evidence meeting VA compensation criteria.,Service connection for bronchitis/reactive airway disease is remanded for further review.,Service connection for a low back disability is remanded for further review.,Service connection for a left knee disability is remanded for further review.,Service connection for a right knee disability is remanded for further review.,Service connection for a left foot disability is remanded for further review.,Service connection for a right foot disability is remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bronchitis is related to respiratory complaints during service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for bronchitis, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between her current condition and her military service.

The Board has remanded the claim for entitlement to service connection for a back disability.,Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, bronchitis, asthma, and sleep condition are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder, diagnosed as bronchitis, asthma, and COPD, was not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to his military service or exposure to herbicides. The Board found that the condition is less likely than not related to his in-service symptoms and did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's respiratory condition, particularly in relation to service connection. The case will be returned for further development including obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded several issues related to service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his claimed disabilities and active service, including any in-service injuries or exposure. The Veteran is requested to provide information on all healthcare providers who have treated him for these conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU for service-connected bronchitis from December 29, 2012 to March 14, 2021 is granted. SMC housebound benefits are also granted during the same period.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis and COPD are granted as service connected, with COPD being granted under the PACT Act.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder as secondary to treatment for his service-connected psychiatric and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that the medications prescribed for these conditions did not cause or aggravate the respiratory disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, asthma, bronchitis, COPD, tinnitus, GERD/IBS, and hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment for the period on appeal. The Board has granted TDIU based on this finding.