Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations, and now requests additional private medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and muscle pain in the back and legs have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for sleep apnea, but an initial compensable rating for chronic bronchitis remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's TDIU claim due to issues with proper notice and development, including verifying his current address and obtaining necessary medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for CABG residuals and an increased rating for asthmatic bronchitis, as well as the issue of TDIU. The reasons include the need to obtain a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disease and December 2005 coronary artery bypass surgery.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of any current respiratory disorder diagnosed during the appeal period, including COPD and bronchitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the cases of sinus tachycardia, chronic bronchitis, and asthma for further development to determine if they are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection and rating for chronic bronchitis with COPD and collapsed lung is denied. The earliest effective date for the award of service connection is January 15, 2017.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus and chronic bronchitis are granted. The claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bronchopneumonia with chronic bronchitis has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial evaluation of 50 percent. The claims for service connection for other conditions were denied, and the case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a chronic respiratory disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied. The Board has remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to its complexity.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral chronic otitis media is denied. The issue of service connection for a chronic lung disability, to include bronchitis, due to service-connected bilateral otitis media, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for a respiratory disability and skin disability due to exposure to herbicides, as there is insufficient evidence of current diagnoses or direct service connection.,The Veteran's claims were previously denied in April 2013, but were reopened in December 2013. The claims are now being reviewed again.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches, respiratory disability (chronic bronchitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infection of the tonsils, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fatigue, hypertension, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, shin splints, hemorrhoids, retracted testicle, and low sex drive have been granted. Effective dates prior to February 13, 2018 for bilateral foot bunions and tinnitus are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including asbestosis, COPD, bronchitis, and emphysema, finding no evidence of asbestos exposure or related disability.

The Veteran's appeals for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, hepatitis C, and bronchitis have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the TDIU claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if any diagnosed respiratory disorder is related to in-service asbestos exposure, as the previous examinations and opinions did not fully address all relevant evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues on appeal, including those related to respiratory disorders and sleep apnea. The Board dismissed the appeals as a result.