Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The Board remands the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's respiratory conditions, including chronic bronchitis and pneumonia, are related to his military service, specifically exposure to burn pits.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bronchitis, a left wrist scar rating, and a gastrointestinal disability. The appeal of the sinusitis claim was dismissed as moot.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bronchitis.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bronchitis due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for further clarification.

The Board granted service connection for asthma and bronchitis, both determined to be related to the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War era.

The Board granted presumptive service connection for bronchitis and an earlier effective date of July 8, 2021 for a 10 percent disability rating for right hip strain with trochanteric pain syndrome and trochanteric bursitis to include limited flexion. Other claims were denied.

The appeal for service connection for a respiratory disorder, to include bronchitis (claimed as breathing issues), was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder prevents him from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment, and his chronic bronchitis is related to presumed military environmental exposure.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a heart disability and respiratory disability, as well as the TDIU claim, to ensure that VA's duty to assist is properly fulfilled.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the claims for asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic rhinitis, and an immune disorder due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for gastritis, sinusitis, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. The claim for trigeminal neuralgia was remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings, granted an effective date of December 29, 2017, for TDIU and DEA benefits, and remanded the issue of a compensable evaluation for scar, post lumbar laminectomy.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis and non-compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's ACD, COPD, bronchitis, and emphysema were granted service connection with a rating of 60 percent for ACD effective July 27, 2021.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and lumbar strain. The claim for chronic bronchitis, skin disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, hernia, and hearing loss in both ears. However, a 10 percent disability rating was granted for glaucoma, bilateral.

The Board denied service connection for allergies, bronchitis, costochondritis, and a skin condition, but granted an initial rating of 50 percent for migraines. Several claims were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD; a respiratory condition, to include bronchitis; and bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus for further development.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the lack of a current diagnosis and credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor. The claim for chronic bronchitis was remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus, as there was no evidence that these conditions began during a qualifying period of active duty. The claims for rheumatoid arthritis, bladder prolapse, bronchitis, and bilateral foot disability were remanded for further development.