Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his psychiatric disorder and undiagnosed illness claims.

The Board found that the veteran's neck disorder, left shoulder disorder, and bronchitis are not service-connected. The evidence did not establish a direct link between these conditions and her military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its connection to his military service. The veteran will need to provide medical records from VA facilities, private doctors, and Social Security Administration.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to determine if the veteran's bronchitis is related to service, particularly due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board found that the veteran's bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema are not service-connected, as they were not caused by or related to his active duty service.

The Board found that the veteran's current respiratory disorders were not caused by an in-service disease or injury, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and medical records from VA or non-VA providers.

The Board found that the veteran's bronchitis was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim for service connection. The increased evaluation for hiatal hernia was also denied, as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7346. The compensable evaluation for sinusitis was also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and bronchitis, including as secondary to nicotine dependence or tobacco use, and for a back disorder. The claim of service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA medical records and to attempt verification of in-service stressors for PTSD. The RO will also arrange for a VA dermatology examination.

The veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including gastrointestinal disorder, respiratory disorders, skin rash, and mood disorder due to an undiagnosed illness are granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Board has granted the veteran's request to reopen her claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The other issues on appeal remain unresolved.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a schedular evaluation in excess of 30 percent for the appellant's chronic bronchitis, as it did not demonstrate severe ventilatory impairment or other required manifestations.

The Board found no link between the veteran's respiratory disorder during active duty and his current respiratory disorders, including PTSD. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and evaluation of the veteran's asthma claim due to in-service treatment for bronchitis.

The Board denied the motion for revision of an April 29, 2002 decision that assigned an effective date of March 22, 1996 for a grant of service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and pleural thickening due to asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have bilateral varicose veins, and thus service connection for this condition is denied. Service connection for bronchitis is also denied.

The veteran's appeal was denied as he did not have qualifying service for basic eligibility to receive nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for prostate cancer residuals is denied as the maximum schedular rating of 60 percent has been met. The issue of service connection for bronchitis is also denied.