Asthma decisions — 2001

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for scoliosis of the lumbar spine with pelvic tilt, arthritis of multiple joints, and bronchial asthma due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance of another person was denied. The Board found that he does not meet the criteria to be considered in need of regular aid and attendance due to his ability to perform daily activities independently.

The veteran's asthma is currently evaluated at 30 percent, and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher evaluation.

The VA determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance due to her ability to perform daily activities without assistance, despite having severe asthma and diabetes.

The Board found that the appellant's bronchial asthma was aggravated in service, and granted service connection for this condition.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis or any asbestos-related lung condition, based on a finding that there was no direct evidence of such conditions in his service records.

The veteran's service-connected headaches and bronchial asthma are currently rated at 30 percent each. The Board denied increased disability ratings for these conditions, as well as the temporary total rating based on hospitalization from March 22, 1995 to April 12, 1995.

The Board found that the veteran's chest pain disorder and asthma did not develop in service or were not caused by his service-connected tuberculosis or rib removals.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis and asthma, finding that the evidence did not establish a chronic respiratory disorder due to an undiagnosed illness or any other basis.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, COPD, bronchitis, and emphysema as due to tobacco use or nicotine dependence in service is denied because the law prohibits such claims after June 9, 1998.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for the veteran's asthma with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, effective from the date of the decision.

The VA has determined that the veteran's asthma, which is currently rated at 30 percent, does not warrant an increase to a higher rating based on current medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to incomplete service medical records and a need for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran incurred asthma in service and has a current low back disorder, but there is no competent evidence of a current bilateral ankle disorder. The electric shock to the left arm issue was not addressed as it lacks supporting medical evidence.

The VA has denied the veteran's request for an increased rating for his service-connected bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as the evidence does not support a higher disability rating under the applicable criteria.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, a skin condition, emphysema, and asthma claimed as secondary to mustard gas exposure. However, there is no evidence of mustard gas exposure during active duty, and the preponderance of the evidence does not link these conditions to active duty.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's asthma, currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of a final decision.

The Board found that the veteran's asthma preexisted service and was not aggravated by active duty. The claim for service connection for asthma is denied.

The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a total rating based on individual unemployability were denied. The RO increased the evaluation for his service-connected chronic bronchial asthma to 100 percent, effective from October 2, 1998.