COPD decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematous all secondary to his service-connected neurodermatitis.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for compliance with VCAA notice and duty-to-assist provisions, as well as additional VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to a lack of evidence showing that COPD was first manifested in service or related to his use of tobacco products during service, which is prohibited by law.

The Board found that the veteran's pulmonary disorder is not related to his service exposure to asbestos, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for COPD, finding no evidence of a chronic disability during his military service or within one year after separation. The Board also found that there is no competent and probative evidence linking COPD to his period of active duty, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that a chronic respiratory disorder including COPD was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the veteran's broken ankle residuals are also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic peripheral neuropathy and COPD, finding that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active service, including as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for a powered wheelchair is denied as there is no evidence of loss or use of both lower extremities, combined with severe impairment of at least one upper extremity.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that lung cancer, COPD and/or tuberculosis were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed as a result.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, dry eyes, and a low back disability. The decision is final as it was not appealed within one year of the RO's September 1991 denial.

The veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his military service.

The Board determined that the veteran's cause of death (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, T/C Koch's infection, and probable lung cancer) was not service-connected. The appellant is also denied basic eligibility for VA non-service connected death pension benefits due to lack of qualifying service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals found that the cause of the veteran's death was not related to his military service or any service-connected conditions, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The veteran's death was not due to a service-connected condition, and he did not meet the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including arthritis and emphysema, due to a lack of timely filed substantive appeals.

The veteran's cause of death is found to be service-connected due to his pre-existing bronchitis, which was a significant contributory cause.

The Board found that the veteran's current respiratory disorders, including emphysema, asthma, and COPD, were not incurred in or aggravated during active service.

The Board found that the veteran's COPD is not related to his active duty service, specifically due to asbestos exposure. The VA examiner opined that the veteran's coronary artery disease and arrhythmias are more likely caused by heart failure resulting from his heart condition rather than any lung disorder.

The veteran's PTSD is evaluated at a 50 percent rating, and his lung disability (COPD and emphysema) was denied service connection.