Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The claim to reopen service connection for bipolar disorder is granted. The claims for service connection for ulcer, chronic bronchitis, COPD, sinusitis, OSA, and GERD are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory disabilities other than allergies/allergic rhinitis, including chronic bronchitis and sinusitis. The issues of service connection for allergies and/or allergic rhinitis were remanded.

The claims for service connection for schizophrenia, a back condition, bronchitis, amnesia, fainting spells, and hypertension were denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for a new examination to assess the severity of bronchitis and determine if COPD is caused by service-connected bronchitis.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD, lumbar spine disorder, bronchitis, left fifth finger fracture, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and bilateral shin splints.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it does not have jurisdiction over the issue of whether there was clear and unmistakable error in the February 1995 rating decision denying service connection for asbestos contamination, bronchitis, and emphysema.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete service records. The Veteran's persistent cough during service is noted, but there are no clear findings of a respiratory disability until after service. Further investigation into morning reports from his unit in Vietnam is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment, as his last employer was able to accommodate his hearing loss and he has no other evidence showing that his disabilities render him unable to work.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's lung disability and its relationship to his service-connected condition. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and missing records. The matter is being returned to the VA examiner for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, COPD, and chronic bronchitis as there was no evidence of their onset during active service or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the respiratory disorder, specifically asthma. The Veteran's testimony and VA treatment records indicate a possible connection between her in-service pneumonia and current asthma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability and respiratory condition, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disability, right shoulder tendonitis, hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss disability, and chronic bronchitis have been granted. However, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating or an effective date prior to the assigned dates.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and further development of the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis due to conflicting evidence regarding whether the condition preexisted service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and opinions to determine if his current disabilities are related to service. The issues include right and left knee disabilities, eye conditions, respiratory disorders, and abdominal pain and bloody stools.

The Board has found that additional medical records are needed to properly assess the Veteran's chronic bronchitis and chronic sinusitis, as these records may provide relevant information about the severity of her conditions. The claims for increased evaluations are therefore being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a respiratory disability, specifically bronchitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service. Service connection was denied for kidney stones due to lack of evidence linking them to service.