Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic bronchitis prior to March 1, 2018, and a compensable rating since that period is denied. The Board found the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on PFT results.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bronchitis, degenerative joint disease (DJD), and diabetes-related neuropathy, were denied. The Board found no current disability as claimed in any of these cases.

The Veteran's appeal was remanded for additional evidence. The claims for service connection were not granted, and the ratings for chronic bronchitis and lumbar degenerative arthritis remain unchanged.

The Veteran's COPD with bronchitis is rated at 100% from June 20, 2008 to February 1, 2020. The right knee condition remains on appeal for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for COPD and bronchitis prior to May 9, 2018 was denied as his FEV-1/FVC ratio did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6604.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, nasal polyps, bronchitis, muscle and joint pain, erectile dysfunction, left knee condition, right knee condition, thoracolumbar spine degenerative changes, bilateral wrist condition, and bilateral elbow condition. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claims for fatigue, bronchitis, asthma, COPD, a sleep condition (claimed as sleep apnea), high cholesterol, diverticulosis, colon polyps, kidney stones, facial acne, cysts and lumps, and headaches have all been denied.,There is no evidence of any chronic conditions related to service or exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including residuals of a left finger fracture, right dislocated sternoclavicular joint, right and left wrist disabilities, right and left ankle disabilities, bronchitis, chronic upper respiratory illness, and a rib condition. The evidence does not support current diagnoses for any of these conditions.,The Board also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back condition, right foot condition, and left foot condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as depressive disorder, NOS, is granted service connection. The respiratory disability and memory loss are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his sleep apnea, chronic bronchitis, asthma, COPD, and allergic bronchospasm was denied. The current assigned rating of 60 percent is deemed insufficient.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and bronchitis on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected asbestosis, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to his service-connected pleural plaques. The claim for an increased rating for multifocal, partially calcified pleural plaques was also denied.

The Veteran's asthma with bronchitis and reactive airway disease, left elbow disability, left ankle fracture residuals, hypertension, and left ear hearing loss were all rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations.,The Veteran was denied increased ratings for his asthma, left elbow, left ankle, and hypertension conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bronchitis, lumbar spine disorder, and right hip disorder due to outstanding VA treatment records and further examinations.

The appeal for service connection for a neck disorder is dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for bronchitis and sinusitis.,Other claims have been denied or are pending, including those related to the Veteran's arms and wrists.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's pulmonary disability, including bronchitis.,Service connection for allergies is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the remanded claim for service connection for a pulmonary disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic bronchitis and pneumonia, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all issues on appeal, and the Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, sinusitis and rhinitis, but has remanded the claims of chronic bronchitis and reactive arthritis due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at a 50 percent disability rating, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disability, bronchitis, and a left shoulder disability. The right knee degenerative joint disease claim was remanded.