Asthma decisions — 2003

The VA has granted a 30 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected asthma, effective from September 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected asthma, finding that there was no evidence of more severe symptoms warranting a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, as well as service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, hearing loss, and beriberi for accrued benefits purposes due to lack of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for PTSD and sleep apnea, but has not found sufficient evidence to grant service connection for these conditions.,Service connection was denied for obesity and asthma.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected asthma, currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to procedural issues and additional evidence may be needed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, chronic bronchitis, reactive airway disease, and asthma as these conditions are not related to his period of active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma. The veteran's intestinal problems, headaches, fatigue, and body aches are considered to be related to her active service.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma, chronic diarrhea secondary to peptic ulcer disease, and joint pain related to the veteran's active duty. Service connection for chronic fatigue and memory loss was not established as these conditions are not due to undiagnosed illness.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for the merits of these claims.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for bronchial asthma is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of the revised criteria.

The veteran's claim for service connection for lung disability, including residuals of pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma is being remanded to the RO for additional development.

The Board has ordered further development of the veteran's case due to pending administrative actions. The appeal is being remanded for additional development.

The veteran's asthma was rated at 10 percent from July 31, 1996 to January 3, 1999 and at 30 percent thereafter. The evaluation for bilateral pes planus remains at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the appellant has submitted sufficient evidence to reopen his claim of service connection for a respiratory disorder, and the appeal will be granted to that extent. Further development of the evidence is required before readjudication can occur.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disorder due to new and material evidence. The VA examiner concluded that her current condition was at least as likely as not aggravated by her military service.,The veteran's asthma claim remains denied, as there is no new or material evidence presented since the October 1996 decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's preexisting asthma was aggravated by service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's asthma was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for a stomach disorder is also addressed, with the decision favoring the veteran.

The Board found no current evidence of asthma and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma. The claims for secondary service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as otitis media and externa of the left ear, are remanded due to procedural issues.