Asthma decisions — 2004

The Board denied the claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of bronchial asthma, finding that no prior application was received before February 2000.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for asthma, finding that there was no evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's headaches are not related to service, but granted service connection for asthmatic bronchitis.,Service connection was denied for loss of sense of smell and taste due to lack of evidence linking these symptoms to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory disability, including COPD and asthma, as these conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional VA and private medical records are needed to fully evaluate the veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including asthma, emphysema, COPD, and asbestosis. The RO is also instructed to verify the identity of the veteran and obtain any relevant service personnel and medical records.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining National Guard medical records and VA treatment records. The spine rating criteria are also to be considered.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder based on new and material evidence.,Service connection remains pending for chronic bronchial asthma, but the veteran withdrew his appeal regarding this issue.

The Board has determined that bronchial asthma and corns were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The appellant's claim for service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for PTSD, asthma, and neuropathy of the left superficial peroneal nerve. The RO is instructed to address these issues in accordance with VA regulations and procedures.

The Board has ordered additional development of the record to determine if the veteran's respiratory disability and heart murmur are related to service, including exposure to asbestos. The case will be returned for further consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right lung disorder, low back disorder, and asthma are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for his service-connected bronchial asthma, but the VA examinations were conducted without access to his claims file and further examination is needed.

The Board has determined that the veteran developed asthma during service and with resolution of doubt in his favor, service connection is granted.

The veteran's asthma is not currently diagnosed, and the Board has determined that he does not have a current disability related to his service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including consideration of additional evidence and adjudication of the issue of service connection for PTSD.

The veteran seeks service connection for tinnitus and asthma. The Board believes additional development is required before a decision can be made.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have DJD attributable to his military service and denied the claim for service connection.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his bronchial asthma, maintaining that it did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the Board in Washington, DC.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current asthma condition is due to and aggravated by his service-connected sarcoidosis, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran.