COPD Board decisions

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

The Board granted service connection for COPD, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's COPD is related to his military service, specifically exposure to asbestos.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary nodules, finding that the evidence did not support a direct link to in-service exposure or other service-related factors.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on a direct basis, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The appeal for an increased evaluation for PTSD with major depressive disorder and psychotic features was denied, while the appeals for service connection for COPD, glioblastoma, and melanoma were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than June 21, 2018, for the award of a 50 percent rating for COPD with sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his exposure to asbestos during active duty was a contributing factor.

The Board denied a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and COPD.

The Board granted service connection for asthma and dismissed the appeal concerning service connection for restricted lung disease with bronchitis (now also claimed as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)).

The Board remands the claim for a respiratory disorder, including asbestosis, COPD, emphysema, and sleep apnea, to obtain additional medical opinions regarding their relationship to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to June 23, 2014, for a TDIU and DEA benefits as there was no reasonable possibility that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining or maintaining employment prior to that date.

The Board granted service connection for asthma and dismissed the appeal concerning service connection for restricted lung disease with bronchitis (now also claimed as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a back condition, COPD, and a heart condition due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a pulmonary condition, including COPD and emphysema, as the Veteran's current pulmonary condition is not linked to an in-service disease or injury.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asbestosis, asthma, and COPD to the RO for further development, including an investigation into the Veteran's in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board granted service connection for a respiratory disability, including asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), finding that the Veteran's current respiratory condition is related to his in-service toxic exposure.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for COPD to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding its etiology.