Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

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.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, psychiatric disorder (chronic depression), ovarian cysts, and asthmatic bronchitis are all service-connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for reopening his service connection claim for right elbow fracture with ulnar nerve entrapment and for an increased evaluation of his bronchitis. The evidence submitted since the last final decision did not meet the criteria to be considered new and material, and the current evaluations for both conditions remain unchanged.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bronchitis and cardiovascular disease claimed as hypertension and cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure, finding no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for bronchitis, finding no competent evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased evaluation for chronic bronchitis. The claim for PTSD was denied due to insufficient evidence of a combat-related stressor, while the claim for bronchitis resulted in a grant of a 10% evaluation effective from the date of claim.

The veteran's service-connected respiratory disability is of such severity as to preclude him from securing and following any form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work experience. With resolution of reasonable doubt in the veteran's favor, a total compensation rating based on individual unemployability is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current pulmonary disorder, including bronchitis, was not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of continuity of symptoms following service and there is no probative evidence linking his current condition to any exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities.

The VA determined that the veteran's bronchitis does not warrant an evaluation higher than 10 percent, as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a more severe disability level.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis and a low back disorder, finding that there was no evidence of chronic bronchitis or a current low back disability. The examiner concluded that any current respiratory problems were likely due to smoking.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic disability resulting from an undiagnosed illness or combination of illnesses that became manifest during the veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The preponderance of the evidence is against the claim of service connection for asthma, bronchitis chest pain, and allergic rhinitis.

The VA denied a higher rating for the veteran's bronchitis and reactive airway disease. The disability was rated at 10% from February 2, 1998, through November 15, 2001, and at 30% beginning November 15, 2001.