COPD Board decisions

The Board found no evidence of a chronic respiratory disorder related to service or caused by a service-connected disability. The claim was denied.

The Veteran's lung cancer residuals, COPD, and liver hemangioma are being remanded for further development to verify carbon tetrachloride exposure in service.

The Veteran's death was not determined to be service-connected. The claim for DIC under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 has been denied as there is no legal basis for entitlement.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and an addendum opinion from the October 2009 examiner.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to by, any injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The causes of his death were deemed contributory but not service-connected.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a service-connected disability, including his dysthymic disorder and cardiovascular conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed COPD with emphysema is related to his period of active military service, and granted service connection for this disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and confirming details of the Veteran's service aboard the U.S.S. ONSLOW.

The Veteran's increased ratings for COPD, laryngitis, actinic keratosis, and squamous cell carcinoma have been denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability and denied the claim.

The Veteran's claimed respiratory disorder, skin rash, aches, and fatigue were not shown to be related to service. The current diagnoses are attributed to post-service occupational exposures.

The Veteran's COPD and chronic bronchitis are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee disorder, COPD or asbestosis, pulmonary hypertension, vascular hypertension, and sinusitis. The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not begin during service or within one year of separation and has not been shown by competent medical evidence to be related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, skin disorder, upper extremity tremors, gastrointestinal disorder, and aortic aneurysm are not related to his military service or exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran's hair loss is presumed due to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence.

The Veteran's disabilities, including blindness in one eye and heart disease, render him unable to protect himself from daily hazards without the aid of another person. The Board finds that he meets the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's lung disability, including COPD and pulmonary fibrosis, is being remanded for further development as the VA has not obtained his complete medical records from his service in the Merchant Marines. The case will be readjudicated after these records are obtained.