COPD Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, COPD, exudative pharyngitis, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The decision also addressed his PTSD claim.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for cause of death, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between any service-connected disability and the Veteran's death.

The Board is remanding the case to verify whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Thailand at Korat RTAFB, which could potentially grant presumptive service connection for his cause of death.

The Board found that the Veteran's lung cancer was not related to his service, including exposure to ionizing radiation, herbicides, asbestos, or as secondary to his service-connected COPD.

The Veteran's service treatment records do not show a diagnosis or treatment for COPD. The most probative evidence does not establish the presence of current COPD, and there is no medical opinion linking any current respiratory disability to service.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of any current respiratory disability, including COPD. The Veteran's service records show treatment for respiratory illnesses during his military service. However, due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, direct service connection may still be considered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's respiratory disorders, including pulmonary interstitial fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, were not incurred in service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has determined that the case is not ready for appellate review and has been remanded to obtain additional medical records, address the Veteran's exposure claims, and provide a new examination.

The Veteran's lung condition, including COPD, is not service connected as due to toxic herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that PTSD did not contribute to or cause his death.

The Veteran does not have a current respiratory disorder that had onset during active service or was caused by active service, to include exposure to asbestos during service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of service connection for asbestosis, COPD, and asthma. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's lung disability, including COPD, asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his lung disabilities. His claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are also being remanded for a VA examination.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder, including asthma and COPD, is being remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and emphysema, as well as denied reopening claims for endocarditis and a skin disorder. The Veteran's current respiratory condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right hip disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and respiratory disorder. The decision is based on the absence of current disabilities in these areas.

The Veteran's lung disability, including COPD and pleural plaques, is not related to his military service, specifically due to a lack of asbestos exposure. The Board finds that the current lung disability is more likely related to his long history of smoking.

The Board found that the Veteran's lung disability, diagnosed as COPD, was not incurred or aggravated in active service. The MVA did not cause his present lung problems/COPD.