Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions regarding his respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, as well as GERD.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, with no evidence of increased severity.,Service connection for chronic bronchitis has been granted based on presumed exposure to burn pits and other toxins (BPOT).,Service connection for restrictive lung disease/restrictive spirometry pattern was denied due to lack of a clear etiology related to service.,Service connection for an undiagnosed illness manifested by right wrist pain is granted, with the condition being presumed based on BPOT exposure.,Service connection for an undiagnosed illness manifested by right ankle pain is granted, with the condition also presumed based on BPOT exposure.

The Veteran's character of discharge for the period from June 12, 2004, to October 2, 2007, constitutes a bar to VA benefits.,Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depression and PTSD) is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition, specifically pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. The claim will be returned for further development including a new VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II due to the lack of a current diagnosis.,The Board has remanded the claims for right ankle and right knee disabilities as well as respiratory disability (acute bronchitis) for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an increased rating for diverticulosis with colon polyps. The claims of service connection for lumbar spine arthritis, right knee disability, kidney condition, and respiratory condition (emphysema, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis) were all reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection was granted for the respiratory condition under the PACT Act.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service dates, lack of development regarding TERA participation and exposure, and need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's respiratory disability is claimed as COPD and chronic bronchitis, and the examiner should consider all potential exposures during his service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further action regarding overpayment of VA compensation benefits due to receipt of military drill pay in FY 2015 and FY 2016, as well as the issue related to overpayment related to FY 2014 drill pay. The Veteran is also requested to be provided with an audit explaining the amount of each overpayment and how it was calculated.

The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic bronchitis has been withdrawn and is dismissed.,New and material evidence having been received, the appeals to reopen claims for entitlement to service connection for low back disability and headaches are granted. The issues of service connection for these conditions remain remanded due to new exposure basis under PACT Act.,The appeal for a compensable rating for left shin splints is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for reopening a claim of service connection for COPD and for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for eczema. The Veteran must file a timely appeal to proceed with these matters.

The Board has remanded the case due to a Joint Motion for Partial Remand, which requires the Board to address direct service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, asthma, and chronic bronchitis prior to the effective date of the PACT Act.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal of several issues, including service connection for right ear hearing loss and increased ratings for various disabilities, is inextricably intertwined with the need to obtain additional evidence. The appeals are therefore being remanded to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist.

Your claim for service connection for asthmatic bronchitis has been fully granted in a July 2022 rating decision, effective December 31, 2012. The appeal is dismissed as the benefit sought has already been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bronchitis and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if new and material evidence has been received for the claims of service connection for left lower extremity sciatic nerve disorder, polycystic ovary syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic bronchitis. The Veteran's VA treatment records are being requested.

The Board has decided to remand several claims for further development and review, including those related to AL amyloidosis, angioedema, respiratory disorders, type II diabetes mellitus, and neurological disorders.

The Board has remanded the cases of breast cancer, kidney cancer, residuals of pneumonia, and bronchitis for further development.

Service connection for a respiratory disorder is denied. The Veteran does not have a diagnosed respiratory disorder.,TDIU due to service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder from October 29, 2015 to July 31, 2016 is granted.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of right wrist injury, infiltrative keratitis of the left eye, and chronic bronchitis due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or etiology related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and sinusitis, finding that there is no current disability or evidence of a link between his active-duty service and these conditions.