Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

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 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 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.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim for service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with radiculopathy was granted. The claims for chronic bronchitis, cervical strain, and right knee arthritis with meniscal tear and patella chondromalacia were remanded due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD, heart condition, respiratory condition, bronchitis, lower back condition, and sleep disorder due to lack of evidence regarding the Veteran's dates of service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed conditions and their relationship to service. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical opinions on the etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's IBS is granted as service connected. The Board remanded the issues of service connection for sinusitis and an upper respiratory disorder (including bronchitis).

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's respiratory conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and reopening of his claims for low back disability, bronchitis, and obesity. The other conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal or denial.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding whether the appellant's sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, and respiratory disability are related to his service-connected PTSD or active duty exposure.

Service connection for sinusitis and bronchitis is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service, including asbestos exposure.,Service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and major depressive disorder with anxiety is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence, including inpatient records from Baumholder Army Health Clinic and updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's hearing loss, allergies, bronchitis, hypertension, and irritable bowel condition have not been diagnosed or are not related to service.,Service connection for hepatitis C is remanded as the Veteran served in Vietnam. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depressive disorder) is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD and asthma, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to hazardous chemicals, asbestos, or herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lung disability, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have all been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Veteran's respiratory problems, including asthma and bronchitis, were not incurred or aggravated during service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.