COPD Board decisions

The Board found that the cause of death was not related to service, and therefore denied service connection for cause of death. The appellant is also not eligible for non-service-connected death pension benefits as she did not have qualifying service.

The Board found that the cause of death was not service-connected and denied DIC and DEA benefits. The veteran died from a myocardial infarction, but his service records are unavailable.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to COPD, as there was no evidence linking COPD to service. The Board also found that diabetes and hypertension were not related to service or contributed to the veteran's death.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The veteran died in November 2001 due to multiple conditions, including acute respiratory failure, community acquired pneumonia, diabetes mellitus, type II, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, ischemic heart disease, and senility. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a disability incurred in or aggravated by active duty service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a disability evaluation of 50 percent, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board denied service connection for burns to the esophagus and a respiratory disability, including on the basis of exposure to ionizing radiation. The veteran's claims were not supported by competent medical evidence or a dose assessment.

The Board found that COPD is not related to active military service and is not proximately due to a service-connected disability, including pulmonary fibrosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VCAA notice and a need for a clear rationale from the VA physician regarding the cause of death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for CAD, COPD, diabetes mellitus, and prostate cancer, finding that these conditions were not related to his military service or asbestos exposure.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other respiratory disorder and denied increased ratings for residuals of right and left carpal tunnel release surgeries. The claim for an increased rating for hypertension was also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's death was unrelated to his military service and denied entitlement to service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of pulmonary emboli, respiratory disorder (COPD), or heart disorder (Myocardial Infarction) incurred in service.,Service connection for these conditions is denied as there is no evidence of their occurrence during active duty and no medical opinion linking them to service.

The Board found no competent medical evidence establishing a link between the veteran's service and his current COPD with interstitial fibrosis (asbestosis) or CAD. Therefore, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, myopia with astigmatism and presbyopia, and COPD. The RO found no evidence of these conditions during or after service.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and a cardiovascular disorder, finding no link to service or presumptive exposure. The veteran's current conditions are attributed to his own tobacco use and other factors.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death was not related to his service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus type 2. The pre-existing heart and lung conditions were deemed more significant in causing his death.