Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes was granted based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for bronchitis was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board vacated its previous decision on sinusitis and granted service connection for it. Other conditions were denied.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, bladder cancer, hypertension, bronchitis, and asthma due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The veteran was granted service connection for sarcoidosis and initial disability ratings of 50% for PTSD and 20% for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and an initial compensable rating for various respiratory conditions, including allergic rhinitis, asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, chronic sinusitis, constrictive bronchiolitis, interstitial lung disease (ILD), pleuritis, and sarcoidosis.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the evidence does not support a current disability or a link to service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for chronic bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, and rhinitis, as well as for service connection for right and left ankle disabilities. The Board acknowledged additional evidence but noted that further development is needed.

Service connection for bronchitis is denied. The claim for service connection for melanoma is remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for sinusitis, diabetes, and allergic rhinitis were denied. A rating of 10 percent was granted for chronic bronchitis. Claims for service connection for night sweats and an earlier effective date for prostate cancer were also denied.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for a genitourinary condition and chronic bronchitis. The Board found that additional examinations and medical opinions are needed to properly evaluate these claims.

The VA dismissed the claim for service connection of psychosis or mental illness (claimed as sleep disturbances) for treatment eligibility. The claims for asthma and bronchitis were denied, while the claims for psychiatric disability, back disability, and neck disability were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance. The claim for SMC at the housebound rate is dismissed.

The veteran's claims for compensable ratings for bronchitis, sinusitis, and hearing loss were denied. Service connection was granted for carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities and asthma. All other issues were remanded.

Service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, pes planus, bronchitis, sinusitis, back disability, and jaw disability was denied. Service connection for asthma, allergic rhinitis, and headaches was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a respiratory disorder, including COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, due to in-service exposure to toxic substances. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with additional evidence.

Service connection for chronic bronchitis is granted. The veteran's current condition is related to in-service environmental exposures.

The Board remanded all issues to correct a duty to assist error. The Veteran's surviving spouse will be given notice of her right to a hearing and the claims will be readjudicated.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and headaches were granted. The other conditions were remanded for further review.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for left upper extremity radiculopathy, allergic rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis. The veteran was assigned a 20% rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy but did not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating of 100 percent for obstructive sleep apnea with chronic bronchitis, effective September 21, 2017, is granted. Additionally, special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is granted from April 11, 2022.