Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The Veteran's sinusitis, bronchitis, and sleep apnea were granted service connection. The right shoulder disorder and chronic inner ear infection are remanded for further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder (other than previously denied sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and tuberculosis) including COPD, asthma and chronic bronchitis due to lack of evidence showing an association between these conditions and active service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical strain with disc disease and traumatic arthritis, as well as claims for service connection for various conditions, were denied. The Veteran was also denied a temporary total evaluation for his right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's asthma and recurrent pneumonia and bronchitis are being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine their relationship to service, Gulf War exposure, or other conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, left ankle disability, tinnitus, bronchitis, and sleep apnea. The claim for headaches secondary to service-connected rhinitis was granted.,Service connection was not established for right and left knee disabilities, left ankle disability, tinnitus, bronchitis, or sleep apnea due to lack of current diagnoses or persistent/recurrent symptoms.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not meet or more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches. The claim for a more than 10 percent rating for tinnitus is denied, and the claims for respiratory disability and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to insufficient evidence. TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to April 30, 2009, for the grant of service connection for residuals of post-viral bronchitis and pleurisy has been dismissed as she withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dizziness, allergies, sleep apnea, anemia, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, sterility, a skin condition, headaches, refractive error, bronchitis, and unspecified body aches has been denied.,There is no evidence of any current disability related to these conditions that can be linked to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic bronchitis are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's melanoma is granted service connection, while his bronchitis and back disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board is remanding the claims for service connection and increased rating as they involve new and relevant evidence, including outstanding Martin Army Community Hospital records.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for an examination to determine if any of the Veteran's pulmonary conditions are related to his in-service exposure to exhaust fumes, coal smoke, or pleurisy.

The application to reopen the claim for service connection for uveitis was denied. The application to reopen the claim for service connection for bronchitis was granted.,The application to reopen the claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. He is now rated with a 10% rating for his right lower leg scar, and he has received special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to the need for assistance in daily activities.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and bronchitis.

The Board denied service connection for chronic bronchitis, left ankle disorder, bilateral knee disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and cervical spine disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen her claim for service connection for PTSD and has determined that she is entitled to this benefit due to new evidence supporting her claim.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for a respiratory disability is granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a fractured tooth (number 9), loss of teeth.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen and find that COPD, chronic bronchitis, and bronchiectasis are related to service. The decision also denies these conditions.