Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for a chronic respiratory condition including COPD, bronchitis, and residuals of pneumonia.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted. The claims for service connection for myositis, cervical strain (neck disability), spinal stenosis, left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, sinusitis, COPD, edema, GERD, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve disability, an acquired psychiatric disability, and bronchitis have all been denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, bronchitis, dermatitis, and cellulitis due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, combined with other disabilities, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of March 6, 2018. His TDIU is granted effective from that date.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection issues were decided.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the nature, etiology, severity, and service connection of her claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than June 7, 2004 for the grant of service connection for bronchitis was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to an increased rating higher than 10 percent for bronchitis.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for chronic bronchitis has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder is reopened, but the case is remanded as an adequate VA examination is required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory condition, and therefore cannot establish service connection for his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the issues of whether the reduction of the evaluation for bronchitis with bronchiectasis and right lower lobectomy from 60 percent to 30 percent was proper, and entitlement to an evaluation greater than 30 percent for bronchitis with bronchiectasis and right lower lobectomy.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for chronic bronchitis and gastrointestinal bleed (previously claimed as inflammatory bowel disease).,The Veteran’s muscle pain, ear infections, fatigue, sleep apnea, gastrointestinal bleed (previously claimed as inflammatory bowel disease), skin rashes, headaches, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for chronic bronchitis and gastrointestinal bleed (previously claimed as inflammatory bowel disease).,The Veteran's muscle pain, ear infections, fatigue, sleep apnea, gastrointestinal bleed (previously claimed as inflammatory bowel disease), skin rashes, headaches, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and prostate cancer are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his diagnosed conditions and in-service exposures.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, allergies, rhinitis, bronchitis, asthma including COPD, pneumonia, and prostate disorder. The claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder condition (rotator cuff tendinitis), respiratory condition (chronic bronchitis), and chronic headaches, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service.,There is no current diagnosis of chronic bronchitis or other respiratory disability in service, and the Veteran's STRs do not show any such condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic bronchitis was denied as there is no evidence of a disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by active service, including exposure to herbicides or asbestos.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and disability rating due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, hypertension, bilateral lower extremity deep vein thrombosis and/or peripheral neuropathy and/or peripheral vascular disease, and any acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and dysthymia), finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or illness related to these conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for reopening and service connection claims due to his withdrawal of these issues during a hearing. The claim for peripheral neuropathy was reopened, but denied as there is no evidence linking it to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on March 30, 2015 for acute bronchitis and low back pain are granted as there is no feasible VA facility available that morning.