Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The VA denied the claim for an increased disability rating for bronchitis, as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for his service-connected chronic bronchitis-bronchial asthma and a retroactive effective date. The Board has determined that the appeal should be remanded to determine if the veteran wishes to pursue these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis secondary to tobacco use during military service, finding no evidence of current disability and insufficient medical evidence linking any lung disorder to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic bronchitis with recurrent pneumonia, finding that his current respiratory disability was not related to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations for various disabilities, including musculoskeletal issues of the ankles, knees, hips, wrists, arms, shoulders, and spine; bilateral foot disability; right eye disability; and fibrocystic breast disease. The decision is based on a finding that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen previously denied claims.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected catarrhal bronchitis does not warrant an increased evaluation, as it is currently productive of only a very mild restrictive ventilatory defect.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic bronchitis and other lung disease, a kidney disorder, and stomach infection. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bronchitis and arthritis of the knees and spine, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty.

The VA determined that the veteran's chronic bronchitis did not warrant a compensable rating, as his pulmonary function tests showed mild impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and sinusitis, finding that there was no evidence of chronic conditions during active service or due to an undiagnosed illness.

The veteran's service-connected pulmonary embolus, alone and without considering other conditions, resulted in mild respiratory impairment. Therefore, a 10 percent evaluation is granted for the purpose of accrued benefits.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected lower left lobectomy for bronchiectasis with asthmatic bronchitis, maintaining the current 30 percent rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for urinary spasticity and a compensable disability evaluation for bronchitis. The veteran did not have a current urologic or pulmonary disability, and her symptoms were attributed to other causes.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for bronchitis and determined that it is related to his in-service respiratory symptoms. The Board also found that his current pulmonary disorders (COPD, emphysema) and cardiovascular disorder (congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia) are proximately related to his chronic bronchitis.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation by reason of need for regular aid and attendance or being permanently housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for bronchitis has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted a rating of 60 percent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with emphysema, bronchitis, and asthma from October 1, 1993 to December 10, 1996.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bronchitis and COPD, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The claim for nicotine dependence was also denied as there is insufficient medical evidence showing a causal relationship between nicotine dependence and service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for asthma, with chest pain and bronchitis. The effective date is not specified.