COPD Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depressive disorder also claimed as memory loss was granted. Other claims were remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, asthma, and COPD due to lack of a causal link between the current disability and active military service. The Veteran's hammertoe disabilities were also denied as there was no evidence of claw foot or hammertoe across all toes on either foot.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for COPD, hypertension, and bladder cancer due to exposure to herbicides. The claims for service connection remain remanded.

The Board denied service connection for DDD of the lumbar spine with demyelinating sensory polyneuropathy as it is not proximately due to or aggravated by a service-connected left ankle disability.,The Board denied service connection for COPD, concluding that there is no evidence showing its onset during service and finding that it is more likely related to tobacco abuse rather than an in-service injury.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD and a compensable rating for pleural plaques due to asbestos exposure, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no service connection decisions were made.

The Board has granted service connection for COPD and emphysema, finding that the Veteran's current lung condition is causally related to his exposure to respiratory irritants during service.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and emphysema as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, and the Veteran's symptoms are not related to his service-connected sinusitis and rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, COPD, unspecified edema, and a bladder disorder due to insufficient evidence. The psychiatric claim is also remanded as it involves PTSD and depression.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's cause of death should be considered for service connection due to exposure to herbicides, but additional records are needed from his service personnel file and VA medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's lung disability is related to service, including exposure to asbestos or other chemicals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and a disorder characterized by spondylosis are being remanded due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for COPD has been dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the preponderance of evidence does not support any other theory of entitlement.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and clarification regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorders, including whether he suffers from asbestosis or an asbestos-related disability. The VA will schedule a medical examination to determine the etiology of his current respiratory disorders and assess if any are related to service.

The Board denied entitlement to service connection for cause of death, finding that the Veteran's COPD was not a service-connected disability at the time of his death and did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, including histoplasmosis, PHB, partial right lung removal, and COPD, is granted. The VA has ordered an examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea may be related to his COPD, but more evidence is needed to determine if it had its onset during service or was aggravated by COPD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for COPD, esophageal cancer, and a psychiatric disorder due to in-service asbestos exposure. The claims are also remanded for stressor development and an examination.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and a sleep disorder other than sleep apnea, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or related to active duty. The Veteran's claims for sinus and respiratory disorders are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding potential exposure to toxins.