COPD decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected conditions did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's respiratory conditions and their relationship to service. The claim will be reconsidered with new evidence and a thorough review of the claims file.

The Board denied an increased disability rating in excess of 50 percent for OSA with COPD, finding that the appellant's condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on specific pulmonary function test results and clinical findings.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection and related benefits due to the Veteran's death.

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 Veteran's lung condition, including his diagnosed COPD, is remanded for further examination and consideration of service connection. Verification of mustard gas exposure during service is also required.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship between his COPD and his military service, including herbicide exposure. The Board also found that the Veteran's CAD with unstable angina did not cause or aggravate his COPD.

The Veteran's service connection claims for CFS, thyroid disorder, COPD, OSA, headaches, and a GI disorder are denied. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.,Service connection for CFS was not granted as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or relationship to service. Service connection for a thyroid disorder was also denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service, including exposure to contaminants in Southwest Asia and inoculations.,COPD, OSA, and headaches were pending remand for additional etiological opinions considering the Veteran's reported exposures to burn pits and other environmental factors during his military service. Service connection for a GI disorder is also pending as there are no current diagnoses or clear evidence of a relationship to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a respiratory disorder, including COPD, was denied. The TDIU claim prior to July 19, 2016, was also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for breast cancer and COPD due to potential in-service exposure to asbestos. The Appellant asserts that the Veteran's conditions were caused by this exposure.

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 has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions. The issues include a left hip disability, COPD, sleep apnea, right knee disability, and TDIU.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between his current condition and his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD, bilateral ear infections, kidney disorder, GERD, and neurological signs and symptoms was denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of COPD or any other condition related to the claims.,Service connection could not be established as there were no in-service diagnoses or treatment records supporting these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses and insufficient consideration of certain factors. A VA medical opinion is needed to address these issues.

The Veteran's right and left hip pain are granted as secondary to his service-connected back disability.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is granted.

The TDIU claim is being remanded due to the pending service connection claims for COPD and PTSD. The VA will adjudicate these claims before deciding on the TDIU.

The Veteran's COPD, lung cancer, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, gastroenteritis, rubella, and vertigo, dizziness, and lightheadedness are all remanded for further evaluation due to the need for medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including COPD, and his service or any service-connected conditions. The VA needs to obtain a new opinion from an appropriate examiner.

The Board's decision granting SMC for statutory housebound during the period beginning October 17, 2011 is vacated. The TDIU issue prior to November 21, 2018 is remanded.