Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), chronic bronchitis to include respiratory complaints and shortness of breath, and chronic sinusitis have all been denied.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or a link between the condition and service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates are remanded due to the need for further development of his medical records. The Board will consider all submitted evidence, including private treatment records, during its review.

The Veteran's chronic low back pain, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral foot conditions are granted. The lung condition (including asthma and bronchitis) is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective November 1, 2018, based on the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities. The initial increased rating for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Veteran's respiratory disabilities, including sinusitis and bronchitis, are not currently service-connected. The Board has determined that additional medical evidence is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, bronchitis, and residuals of a broken right hand (including right hip condition and right hip fracture) due to lack of current diagnoses and functional impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including asthma, chronic bronchitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and depressive disorder, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from January 26, 2018 to February 28, 2023.

The Board has denied service connection for acute intermittent bronchitis and back disability. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current respiratory or back conditions are related to his military service, including any exposure to burn pits or asbestos.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues, including service connection for various conditions and a compensable rating for his right hand disability. The Board has remanded these claims due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD with bronchitis is granted from September 19, 2023. However, the issue of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected COPD with bronchitis is remanded.

The Veteran's bronchitis and asthma are granted as service-connected, with the bronchitis being linked to exposure to coal burning furnaces in barracks during her National Guard service. The asthma is secondary to the bronchitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CFS was denied as there is no persuasive evidence that he has had chronic fatigue syndrome at any time during or approximate to the pendency of his claim.,His allergic rhinitis was rated at 10 percent, and a higher rating was not granted due to lack of nasal polyps.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease (IHD) on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's current diagnosis of coronary artery disease, which involves compensable congestive heart failure, meets the definition of IHD under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, right Achilles tendinopathy, left ear hearing loss, and GERD with acid reflux are all granted.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was partially granted. Service connection was established for a low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected left hip trochanteric pain syndrome (limitation of extension), limitation of flexion, and limitation of abduction/adduction were denied. His claim for a compensable rating for gastroenteritis was also denied. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was withdrawn from the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error and further examination.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis is granted an initial rating of 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's hypertension and sinusitis are remanded for further review.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bronchitis, finding no current disability in either case. The claim for glaucoma is remanded due to inadequate examination.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) claim is also remanded as there was insufficient evidence provided by the VA examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board denied an effective date prior to October 7, 2020, for the award of service connection for sleep apnea and denied a higher initial rating for sleep apnea.