Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and bronchitis, finding that there is no evidence of chronicity since service or causation due to service.,The Veteran’s hypertension claim is remanded as it lacks a recent VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and a pulmonary condition (chronic bronchitis) secondary to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, bronchitis, and COPD. The Veteran's deviated septum was also denied as not related to active service.,Service connection was granted for COPD but the other conditions were denied.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of having bronchitis or any other respiratory condition during his military service, and thus denied the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine disorder, unsteady gait and dizziness, gastroesophageal disorder, respiratory disorder, and hypertension have been denied.,Service connection was not granted as the preponderance of evidence is against finding a link between these conditions and military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service. The Veteran had bronchitis during service, which may be related to his current sleep apnea.

The Veteran's hypertension, chronic bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, colonic polyps, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gout, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, dermatophytosis of toe nails, and tinea pedis are being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's digestive disorder, excluding IBS, is granted as service connected. The claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, and headaches are remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals of several service connection claims and denied requests for earlier effective dates. The Veteran's claims were not supported by a proper substantive appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU rating. The cases of right heel spurs and left heel spurs are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of specific dates for Active Duty Training (ADT) and Inactive Duty Training (IDT) in the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, and Alabama National Guard. The Veteran is seeking service connection for respiratory disorders during her Reserve service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and requests for a new VA examination with a pulmonologist.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, bronchiectasis (also claimed as bronchitis), and asthma have been remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The claims are currently pending with the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic bronchitis/asbestosis has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory conditions and their relationship to his service, including exposure to asbestos and other chemicals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, GERD, IBS, sinusitis, bronchitis, chronic headaches, and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity have all been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The claims of entitlement to service connection for bronchitis and stomach ulcers have been reopened, and the appeals are granted. The remaining issues remain remanded.

The Board has granted the appellant's request to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death. The evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected chronic bronchitis with asthma contributed substantially or materially to his death, and the Board finds this link sufficient to grant service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate examination reports and need for additional medical opinions regarding respiratory disorder and headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment from October 18, 2013. The Board has granted a TDIU for this period.