COPD Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by his service-connected COPD, which was aggravated by his pre-existing nicotine addiction exacerbated during World War II.

The Board found that the veteran's chronic lung condition, including nicotine dependence or tobacco use, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The dental disability claim and the tonsillectomy evaluation were also denied.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a lung disorder, to include bronchitis, emphysema, and COPD. The issue of service connection for asbestosis is addressed on a de novo basis.

The Board has determined that COPD was not manifested in service and is not shown to be related to the veteran's service-connected PTB. Therefore, service connection for COPD is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's upper respiratory infection, including pneumothorax and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, had its onset during service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), finding that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated in service and are not related to nicotine dependence acquired during service.

The Board found that the causes of the veteran's death were not related to his service, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and pulmonary hypertension, finding that these conditions were not related to the veteran's active duty service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's breathing problems and skin rash are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not presumed to be due to herbicide exposure, and he does not have a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance due to his inability to require regular aid and assistance of another person.

The Board found no evidence that the veteran's current respiratory disorders, including emphysema and COPD with a history of tuberculosis, are related to his service or any incident therein. The claim was denied.

The veteran claims service connection for a pulmonary disorder including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema, alleging exposure to chemical agents during military service. The appeal is remanded due to incomplete verification of his in-service duties and exposure.

The VA determined that the veteran's residuals of stab wound to the right chest, which includes his chronic bronchitis with COPD, do not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The VA determined that there is no credible medical evidence linking the veteran's current COPD to his military service, including any exposure to asbestos. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence does not support the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and the need for additional Social Security Administration records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any current respiratory disorder is related to asbestos exposure in service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current disabilities manifested by high fever with dizziness, a stomach disorder, or a lung disorder. The preponderance of evidence is against his claims for service connection in these areas.

The Board finds that the cause of the veteran's death, which was listed as natural causes with severe COPD contributing to death but not resulting in the underlying cause given, is not related to his active service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the veteran's COPD developed during or was aggravated by his military service.

The Board finds that the veteran's current pulmonary fibrosis is related to his in-service treatment for pneumonia, and grants service connection for this condition.