Asthma decisions — 2003

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his asthma, finding that the schedular criteria were not met.

The Board has granted service connection for bronchial asthma and COPD, effective from September 22, 2000.

The veteran's appeal is about service connection for COPD and asthma. The Board has determined that the only remaining issue is whether he should be granted service connection for these conditions. However, due to new regulations invalidated by a court decision, the case must be remanded back to the RO for further development of evidence and consideration under the VCAA.

The Board found that the appellant's asthma existed prior to service and did not undergo an increase in severity during service. Therefore, it was determined that the appellant's asthma is not service-connected.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings for residuals of a dislocated left shoulder and bronchial asthma were denied. The VA found that the evidence did not support ratings higher than those initially assigned.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development and consideration of his claim for an increased evaluation for bronchial asthma.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bronchial asthma is no more than 60 percent disabling, and thus denies an increased rating for his condition.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma and found that he is entitled to TDIU based on his severe disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and a lumbar spine disorder, finding that there was no competent medical evidence relating these conditions to his active duty service.

The veteran's appeal is about whether they can get service connection for lung fungus as a result of their bronchial asthma. The Board has decided to remand the case back to the RO for additional development and consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for bronchial asthma, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a Travel Board hearing, after which it will be returned to the Board.

The Board has determined that the July 1998 decision severing service connection for asthma with granulomas of the right lung was not proper, and has restored service connection.

The Board finds that the veteran's current asthma was incurred as a result of service and grants entitlement to service connection for asthma.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a disability manifested by hematuria due to injury or disease that was incurred in active service. The veteran's current asthma is of service origin, and sinusitis was not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's asthma is attributable to service and granted service connection for this condition. The issue of a bilateral hand disorder was also addressed, but as no specific evidence linking it to service was provided, the claim remains pending.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bronchial asthma does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as there is no current impairment requiring treatment.

The Board found the veteran had submitted a well-grounded claim for service connection for asthma and remanded this issue, as well as, the issue of a rating in excess of 10 percent for recurrent epididymitis. The effective date earlier than February 9, 1999, for the grant of special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ is not addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, finding that the veteran's current respiratory disability is a continuation of his in-service respiratory problems and linking it to military service.

The Board granted a 100% schedular rating for bronchial asthma effective October 7, 2002. The veteran's TDIU claim is also granted as he has a service-connected disability rated at 100%. Effective dates are assigned based on the date of the decision granting service connection.