COPD Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected colon cancer.

The Board remands the case to obtain a further medical opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, specifically regarding its relationship to his service and toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for service-connected sarcoidosis with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but denied a motion to revise the March 2021 rating decision based on clear and unmistakable error.

The Board remands the case to adjudicate a higher initial rating for the Veteran's service-connected respiratory disability, as the AOJ adjudicated an unclaimed issue involving clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the ratings assigned.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for service-connected sarcoidosis with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but denied a motion to revise the March 2021 rating decision based on clear and unmistakable error.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his medical conditions to his active service.

The appeal for service connection for COPD, interstitial lung disease, and sleep apnea was dismissed due to a procedural defect in the Notice of Disagreement.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for service-connected sarcoidosis with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but denied a motion to revise the March 2021 rating decision based on clear and unmistakable error.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for headaches, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea with COPD. The veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected headaches effective February 1, 2019.

The Veteran was granted service connection for insomnia, COPD, and right and left knee degenerative joint diseases. The claim for an earlier effective date for insomnia was denied, but a 50 percent rating was assigned for the entire period on appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, COPD, and erectile dysfunction to ensure adequate medical examinations are conducted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the evidence of record.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and increased the rating for posttraumatic stress disorder to 100 percent, while denying or dismissing claims for other conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for further medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) and multiple nodules on lungs, as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active-duty service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased rating as they require further development, including new examinations.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for COPD due to duty to assist errors.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection claims.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the Veteran's conceded in-service chemical exposures.