Asthma decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability and granted noncompensable service connection for a low back disability effective March 1, 2001. The veteran was awarded a 10 percent rating for bronchial asthma effective March 1, 2001. For allergic rhinitis, the Board denied claims for higher ratings.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete evidence and the need for further examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the preponderance of the evidence is against finding that the veteran's asthma and lateral degeneration of both eyes are related to service. Therefore, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for asthma and granted it. The Board also found that the veteran's current sinus disease is secondary to his service-connected asthma.,Service connection was established for asthma as a result of its onset during active service, with no aggravation by service.

The veteran's athlete's foot, asthma, and bilateral ankle sprains are found to be related to service. The scars of the left cheek warrant a 10 percent evaluation.

The VA has determined that the veteran's COPD with history of asthma warrants a disability rating of 60 percent, effective January 29, 2003. The evidence does not support an increase in this rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and allergic rhinitis with sinusitis, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected conditions render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, and thus grants a TDIU.

The Board has determined that asthma was not related to service and denied the claim. Service connection for muscular dystrophy is also denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and service.

The veteran's appeal involves multiple issues including special monthly compensation, increased ratings for various conditions, service connection claims, and reopening of a claim. The case is being remanded to the RO for further action.

The veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the claim of service connection for asthma.

The veteran's asthma is rated at 10 percent, and her lumpectomy scars are not compensable. The decision grants the rating for asthma but denies compensation for the scars.

The veteran's asthma disability is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to evaluate the current severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current sinusitis, back disability, or bilateral hearing loss disability. The service connection claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, a disability of the left Achilles heel and asthma secondary to CS gas exposure, were not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's service records show he was treated for respiratory conditions, including asthmatic symptoms. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA examination and additional medical evidence to determine if his current respiratory disorder is related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, but granted a 10% rating for allergic rhinitis with conjunctivitis.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and evidence to determine if the veteran's asthma is related to his service-connected allergies and sinusitis.

The Board has determined that no new and material evidence was received to reopen the previously denied claims for service connection for asthma and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnoses of asthma, tinnitus, back injury residuals, and left ankle injury residuals are not related to service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.