COPD Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for a respiratory disorder, to include COPD / emphysema, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as there is no evidence to support a causal correlation between his COPD and in-service exposure to herbicides or other toxic substances.

The Board remands the claims for a respiratory disorder and sleep apnea to obtain new medical opinions that adequately address the Veteran's medical history, including the 1979 and 1982 diagnoses of tuberculosis.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal had already been granted.

The appeals seeking increased ratings for the bilateral knee and bilateral pes planus disabilities and service connection for an upper respiratory infection condition are dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for COPD from August 10, 2022, under the PACT Act and remanded other claims for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for COPD and OSA to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including verifying herbicide exposure and obtaining an adequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected physical and mental health disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, thus a TDIU is granted. However, the Veteran's claim for service connection for surgical back issues was denied.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to ensure due process is followed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a right leg or right knee condition, finding no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board granted service connection for dermatitis, due to herbicide agent exposure during service in Vietnam. Service connection was denied for a respiratory disorder (COPD with emphysema), as it was not related to active service or presumed herbicide exposure.

The Board granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another individual due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for service connection for rosacea, cysts, and tumors (claimed as skin condition) was dismissed. The claim for an upper respiratory condition other than chronic tonsillitis was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a separate 50 percent disability rating for service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, as it is prohibited by law to assign separate ratings for coexisting respiratory disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for atrial fibrillation, COPD and anosmia due to an inadequate VA opinion.

The Board granted an effective date of October 19, 1982, for the grant of entitlement to service connection for COPD.

The appeal was denied for various issues, including service connection and increased disability ratings.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and hypertension, while denying service connection for asthma, COPD, chronic coughing, sinusitis, and a left shoulder scar. The decision also remanded several other issues for further consideration.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as the evidence did not support a finding that COPD began during service or was otherwise related to an in-service injury.