Asthma decisions — 2006

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, asthma, tuberculosis residuals, sinusitis, and a left hand condition have all been denied. The Board finds that there is no evidence of current disabilities associated with these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and tinnitus from a head concussion are being remanded due to the lack of available service medical records. The VA needs to conduct further development, including searching for alternative sources of information and obtaining mental health ward records if necessary.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his bronchial asthma and COPD, currently evaluated at 30 percent. The evidence showed frequent attacks but no severe impairment warranting a higher rating.

The Board found that the veteran's asthma preexisted his service and was not aggravated by it, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and notification of the veteran.

The Board found that the veteran's hypertension does not warrant a compensable rating, as his blood pressure readings did not consistently meet the criteria for such. The lung disorder issue remains pending and will be addressed further.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for asthma was denied.,VA determined that it is proper to recoup the veteran's military severance pay from his VA disability compensation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's symptoms do not warrant a rating in excess of 60 percent for his service-connected bronchial asthma.

The Board has granted a 30 percent disability rating for asthma effective from October 7, 1996. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is deferred pending further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's otitis media and asthma are related to service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bronchial asthma, low back disability (including arthritis), and a psychiatric disability. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and her military service.

The veteran's claim to reopen the issue of entitlement to service connection for bronchial asthma was denied. His left knee disability is currently rated as 20% disabling effective February 26, 2005, but he argues that a higher rating is warranted.

The veteran's bronchial asthma has been granted a 60 percent evaluation from February 20, 1996 to September 11, 2001 and on and after September 12, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bronchial asthma did not have its onset during active service or result from disease or injury in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and additional VCAA notice is required.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to asthma and multiple sclerosis, including seeking higher initial evaluations. The effective date for service connection is not specified.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for cause of death due to nasopharyngeal cancer, finding no new and material evidence that could support the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have chronic asthma and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right hip replacement and asthma are not service-connected, as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.