COPD — all decisions

The appeal for an increased rating for COPD and service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed due to impermissible concurrent elections of review.

The appeal for service connection for COPD and lung cancer was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeals.

The Board denied service connection for a thyroid disability and a respiratory disorder, to include COPD and emphysema, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claim for a respiratory disorder, including COPD, to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to toxic substances during service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to the agency of original jurisdiction for further development and consideration.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for a separate disability manifested by chest pains with night sweats, including COPD, as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the Veteran's symptoms and his military service.

The Board remands the matter for a new medical opinion to address inconsistencies in the Veteran's reported symptoms and service records, as well as to provide thorough medically supported rationales.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and a compensable rating for tinnitus, but granted service connection for a right testicular condition secondary to the Veteran's status post inguinal hernia repair.

The Board denied service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as the evidence did not support a finding that COPD was related to active-duty service, including asbestos exposure.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for asthma, OSA and COPD to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea. Service connection was denied for gastroesophageal reflux disease, diabetes mellitus, left subclavian artery thrombus status post thrombectomy, and lumbar spine disability. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and sinusitis were remanded.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 17, 2022, for a 100 percent rating for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), but dismissed the appeal seeking entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for COPD and remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disorder and chronic kidney disease.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's COPD began during active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, COPD, eczema, and diarrhea due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for an addendum opinion addressing the Veteran's asbestos exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD and TDIU, but denied a higher rating for GERD and an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and hypothyroidism, both due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act. Other claims were either dismissed or remanded for further evidence.