COPD Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's pulmonary disorder, to include COPD and emphysema, is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's COPD and hypertension are not related to his active service, including exposure to herbicides. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's respiratory/pulmonary disorder, including COPD and asthma, is not etiologically related to service or exposure to chemicals and asbestos during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding hypertension and coronary artery disease. The issues of service connection for respiratory disorders, sleep apnea, and heart conditions are being addressed.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is related to his service-connected DJD of the right foot.,The Veteran's respiratory disorders are related to service exposure to asbestos. His current COPD and asthma are at least as likely as not caused by in-service asbestos exposure.,The Veteran's back disorder is related to a back injury sustained during an incident involving his right foot, which he claims occurred while on active duty.

The Board has determined that a remand is required due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Board found that the Veteran's current pulmonary disability is not related to service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lung disorder, including COPD, is not causally related to or aggravated by his active service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling VA examinations. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board found that the cause of the Veteran's death, COPD and bronchiectasis, is not related to his period of service or exposure to herbicide agents and environmental hazards. The evidence does not show a direct relationship between his in-service activities and these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for COPD, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining treatment records from Community Hospital and Dr. Kenneth Shaver.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's COPD, heart condition (atrial fibrillation), back condition, neck condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are not related to service. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disability, to include COPD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his exposure to herbicides and the onset of his right hilar granulomatous mass.

The Board has granted service connection for asbestos-related calcified pleural plaques, but the Veteran is seeking a higher initial rating. The VA will conduct further development and provide an updated VA examination to determine if the Veteran's condition warrants a higher disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disorder, including COPD, is not caused by or otherwise etiologically related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides while stationed in Vietnam. The claim for secondary service connection based on PTSD was also denied as there is no evidence showing that the COPD was aggravated by the service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including a skin disability, PTSD, lung disorder (claimed as silicosis), and sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations.,VA will determine whether the Veteran's current diagnoses of skin disorders, PTSD, lung disorder, and sleep apnea are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied as the evidence did not establish a link between his current conditions and active service or secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU for the period from September 1, 2011 until July 7, 2016 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing documents and a need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of hypertension, including whether it is related to service-connected COPD.