Chronic bronchitis Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete service records. The Veteran's persistent cough during service is noted, but there are no clear findings of a respiratory disability until after service. Further investigation into morning reports from his unit in Vietnam is needed.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it did not have jurisdiction to consider the claim of CUE in the February 1995 rating decision regarding service connection for asbestos contamination, bronchitis and emphysema.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment, as his last employer was able to accommodate his hearing loss and he has no other evidence showing that his disabilities render him unable to work.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for sinusitis, COPD, and chronic bronchitis. The VA medical opinions found no evidence of these conditions during or immediately after service, and linked them to post-service smoking rather than service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's lung disability and its relationship to his service-connected condition. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and missing records. The matter is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the respiratory disorder, specifically asthma. The Veteran's testimony and VA treatment records indicate a history of asthma dating back to 2006, but the examiner did not address these points in their initial opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis due to conflicting evidence regarding whether the condition preexisted service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability and respiratory condition, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disability, right shoulder tendonitis, hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss disability, and chronic bronchitis have been granted. However, the Veteran did not appeal the effective dates assigned.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification of the etiology of the Veteran's COPD and other respiratory conditions. The Veteran was exposed to jet fuel and hazardous substances in service, which may have contributed to his current condition.

The Board has granted service connection for a respiratory disability (bronchitis) and denied service connection for kidney stones. The Veteran's respiratory disability is considered to have begun during active service, while his kidney stones are not linked to service.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, bronchitis, and COPD. The conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and opinions to determine if his current disabilities are related to service or any other relevant factors.

The Board has found that additional medical records are needed to properly assess the Veteran's chronic bronchitis and chronic sinusitis, as these records may provide relevant information about the severity of her conditions. The claims for increased evaluations are therefore being remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including chronic foot disability, bilateral elbow disabilities, hypertension, respiratory disorder (asthma, chronic bronchitis, or COPD), right knee degenerative joint disease, and left knee degenerative joint disease. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions has been granted. The Board also remanded several issues related to the Veteran's disabilities, including cramps of the lower extremities, right shoulder disability, right wrist disability, memory loss due to a motor vehicle accident, cervical spine disability, joint pain, bronchitis, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including schizophrenia and depression).

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and pharyngitis, as well as right knee and hand/wrist disabilities. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung condition, including bronchitis, finding that there was no evidence linking his current disability to his active military service.