Asthma decisions — 2003

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and denied dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for lumbosacral strain, asthma, and a left foot disorder. The case is now remanded for additional examinations and analysis.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, laryngitis, basil cell carcinoma, bronchitis, and keratitis as a result of mustard gas exposure due to lack of full-body exposure during military service.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected right knee disability and bronchial asthma, finding that the current evaluations adequately reflected the severity of her disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, left wrist/forearm disability, warts of the right hand, and dental condition. The veteran's pre-existing conditions were not found to be aggravated by service.

The Board found that the veteran failed to report for a VA examination and thus abandoned his claim, resulting in its dismissal.

The veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma with emphysema is rated at 100 percent, the highest possible rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bronchial asthma did not have its onset during military service and is not attributable to an incident of such service. Therefore, service connection for bronchial asthma is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to incomplete notification and development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran's heart disability is not service-connected, and his psychiatric disability appeal was never perfected. The VA has granted an increased rating for bronchial asthma to 60%, denied initial ratings in excess of 10% for diabetes mellitus prior to February 28, 1999, and denied initial ratings in excess of 20% for diabetes mellitus on and after that date.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected bronchial asthma was dismissed as the appellant's attorney withdrew the appeal prior to a decision by the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's low back disorder as secondary to her service-connected right knee disability. The claim of increased evaluation for asthma is granted at a 30% rating.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and denied the remaining issues on appeal.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the case is being remanded to the RO for further action.

The Board has determined that asthma was incurred in active service and granted the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to an administrative oversight preventing the scheduling of a videoconference hearing. The issues of service connection for bilateral trench foot and bronchial asthma remain pending.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder. The case will be returned to the RO for additional examination and consideration.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that his back disorder or asthma were incurred in service, and denied both claims. The rating for asthma remains at 60 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining the appellant's entrance examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current tailbone disorder and is not entitled to service connection for cardiovascular or pulmonary disorders.