Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bronchitis and pneumonia to obtain recent VA medical records.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for chronic bronchitis associated with emphysema, as the Veteran's post-bronchodilator FEV-1 result was 68-percent predicted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including respiratory condition, neck condition, thoracolumbar spine condition, bilateral shoulder condition, and bilateral elbow condition.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory/pulmonary disability and remanded the claim for chronic bronchitis due to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bronchitis as there was no evidence that his FEV-1 or FEV-1/FVC met the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board granted an increased initial rating of 10 percent for GERD with gastritis prior to January 16, 2024, and a 30 percent rating from that date. The claim for service connection for bronchitis was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to include chronic bronchitis, as separate conditions from the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis, but granted service connection for a back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability.,The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and sinusitis. The claims for hypertension, gout (left foot/toe, right foot/toe, left ankle, right ankle), and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for chronic bronchitis as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and the Veteran's reported symptoms do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis.

The appeal for service connection for acute bronchitis, sinus surgery, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis was denied.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, including bronchitis, due to insufficient evidence and the need for an adequate examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bronchitis with allergies based on the evidence showing that her pulmonary function test results did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for bronchitis and increased the rating for asthma with COPD to 60 percent, while denying service connection for hyperthyroidism, sarcoidosis, a lung condition other than asthma, TDIU from July 29, 2016, to March 15, 2017, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based upon aid and attendance/housebound status.

The Board granted service connection for chronic bronchitis under the PACT Act, as the Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to burn pits and other toxins during his service in Southwest Asia.

The Board remands the matter to ensure an appropriate attempt is made to obtain complete service treatment records, specifically for the period between February 1967 and September 1968.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for recurrent acute bronchitis due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted readjudication of the service connection claim for sinusitis due to new and relevant evidence, but remanded other claims for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder and bronchitis have been granted or denied specific ratings, with a TDIU being granted based on the psychiatric condition.

The Board denied service connection for respiratory disability beyond bronchitis with bronchospasm and bilateral hearing loss, but remanded claims for neck, sleep, low back, and right index finger disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for back, neck, and right knee disabilities other than degenerative arthritis, as well as an earlier effective date for the award of a 50 percent rating for PTSD. The initial compensable rating for bronchitis prior to May 2, 2023 was also denied.