Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic bronchitis secondary to his service-connected inactive tuberculosis. The decision was based on the evidence at that time which did not support a causal relationship between the current condition and his service-connected tuberculosis.

The Board found that the veteran's COPD is not proximately due to his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis. The issue of whether bronchitis is secondary to service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis was remanded for further development.

The Board finds that the veteran's chronic respiratory disability did not begin during service and is not related to any incident of service, including exposure to Persian Gulf War conditions.

The veteran's deviated nasal septum and sinusitis are found to be related to service, while his mitral valve prolapse is not. The respiratory disability (bronchitis) is also found to be related to service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the veteran's death, and no service connection was granted for bronchitis or degenerative arthritis.

The VA determined that the veteran's pulmonary asbestosis with a history of bronchitis is currently rated at 30 percent, and does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of his claims due to changes in the law.

The Board has granted a 30% evaluation for chronic bronchitis from October 7, 1996. The claim for increased rating of sinusitis is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder and bronchitis, to include asthma. The VA examiner concluded that the veteran's current mild bronchitis with an asthmatic component is related to his in-service disease.

The Board has determined that the veteran's obstructive lung disease to include emphysema and bronchitis is not service-connected, as it was not caused by mustard gas exposure during his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant requires regular aid and attendance due to her disabilities, which qualifies her for special monthly pension based on this need.

The veteran's lung disabilities, including bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, bronchiectasis, emphysema, and COPD, were not shown to be related to service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected chronic bronchitis warrants a 100 percent rating based on pulmonary function test results showing FEV-1 less than 40% of predicted value.

The veteran's request for Service Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH) is inextricably intertwined with his claims for service connection for various disabilities. The appeal of eligibility for RH is held in abeyance pending resolution of the service connection claims.

The February 1946 rating decision denying service connection for arrested tuberculosis is not considered to involve clear and unmistakable error.,The veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than February 21, 1990, for a 100 percent rating for her service-connected psychophysiologic reaction with asthmatic bronchitis was denied as there were no prior formal or informal reopened claims before this date.

The veteran's lung disability, rated at 60 percent, is granted. The veteran also receives a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of a blowout fracture and service connection for chronic sinusitis and bronchitis, finding that neither condition was shown to be related to service or secondary to another service-connected disability.

The Board found that the appellant's current respiratory disorders, including chronic bronchitis and residuals of spontaneous pneumothorax, were not related to his service. The Board determined that there was no link between these conditions and events in active duty.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for service connection for asthmatic bronchitis is not well grounded and has been remanded to obtain additional evidence.