Asthma decisions — 2002

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for her service-connected bronchial asthma, septal deviation, narrowing of the right tibial femoral joint, and narrowing of the left tibial femoral joint. The initial evaluation for bronchial asthma was found to be appropriately rated at 30 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's asthma was aggravated during his service in the Persian Gulf War, and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's nicotine dependence, COPD, and bronchial asthma are not service-connected as they did not develop during his military service or due to an incident of service origin.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for CAD with hypertension and bronchial asthma, as well as his request for an earlier effective date for a 30 percent rating for bronchial asthma.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to cardiovascular disorder and asthma, as these conditions were not present during service or within one year after service. The veteran's death was attributed to cardio-pulmonary arrest resulting from status asthmaticus.

The VA has granted a 60 percent disability rating for service-connected asthma, effective August 31, 1990, due to the aggravation of the condition by post-traumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD).

The Board found that the veteran's bronchial asthma existed prior to service and was not aggravated by active duty, leading to a denial of his claim.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 30 percent for asthma and denied a noncompensable evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.

The Board found that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound due to her medical conditions.

The Board has reviewed the appellant's claims for service connection for asthma, blindness, and amputation of a left toe. The RO previously denied these claims in September 1998 due to lack of evidence linking current conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, finding that there was no competent evidence showing a current disability related to service.

The VA denied the veteran's request for an increased evaluation of his service-connected bronchial asthma, currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for asthma, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation based on the medical evidence and criteria provided.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and determined that his service-connected Cushing's Syndrome contributed substantially or materially to his death. The veteran also meets the criteria for dependents' educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35.

The veteran's claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder and asthma have been reopened, but the evidence submitted is not considered new and material to warrant reopening the claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, hypertensive cardiovascular disease, and cervical spine arthritis due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal was denied for reimbursement of unauthorized medical services provided from April 7 to 22, 1999. The issue does not involve service connection.

The VA denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to lack of evidence showing that his bronchial asthma caused or contributed to his death, and because there was no evidence linking liver disease to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a neuropsychiatric disorder and an increased rating for bronchial asthma. The Board found that there was no evidence to support the claim of secondary service connection for the neuropsychiatric disorder, and concluded that the veteran's current disability from bronchial asthma warranted a 30% rating based on his symptoms.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and asthma, finding no evidence of these conditions during or after service.