COPD Board decisions

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.

The Veteran's hypertension, BPH, skin cancer, and COPD are granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for metastatic gastric cancer and the cause of death. The Veteran's claims are being returned to VA for additional development, including obtaining medical records and completing a Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) memorandum.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of such condition and thus not meeting the criteria for establishing service connection.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) and the issue of increased ratings for cervical degenerative disc disease is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his left leg disability, lung disability, and TDIU claim. The specific exposures during service are being considered in these assessments.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including asthma and COPD, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for COPD and OSA due to insufficient medical opinions addressing relevant evidence, including service treatment records and the Veteran's testimony.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to support his claims. The Veteran is now granted service connection for hypertension (HTN), erectile dysfunction (ED), a respiratory condition including bronchial asthma/COPD, a lumbar spine disability, restless leg syndrome of both lower extremities, gout, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between asbestos exposure and lung conditions, including COPD. The VA will need to obtain an addendum opinion from a qualified examiner.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma and a respiratory disability due to exposure to burn pits during his military service. The cases are being sent back for further examination and opinion under the PACT Act.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, as well as granted remand of the rating decisions for thoracolumbar degenerative disc condition, respiratory condition (including asthma and COPD), migraines, and TBI with photophobia.