Asthma decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claim that the January 28, 1976 RO letter denying service connection for bronchial asthma contains clear and unmistakable error.

The veteran's asthma, degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine, skin condition on the back of the head, left foot rash disorder, and right foot rash disorder are unrelated to his service and not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The appeal is remanded for further development of the evidence, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's initial evaluation for asthma was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating from January 27, 2004.

The veteran's dysthymia has been rated at 30 percent since the effective date of service connection, and his headaches have not met criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for the veteran's service-connected thigh scar and an increased rating for herniated nucleus pulposus of thoracic spine at T7-8. The veteran was granted service connection for a left ankle disorder but not for a right ankle disorder or bronchial asthma.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, claimed as asthma, due to herbicide exposure, finding no evidence of an increase in severity during service and no medical nexus between the condition and military service.

The veteran's bronchial asthma does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypothyroidism and remanded the matter of service connection for a lung disability as secondary to a left deviated nasal septum.

The veteran's death was not service-connected as he did not meet the criteria for entitlement to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for an appropriate VA examination to determine the likely etiology of the veteran's chronic lung condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, malaria, asthma, and chronic lung disability as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for right ear hearing loss was denied, as the evidence did not support a finding that his hearing loss is related to his military service.

The appeal to reopen the claim of service connection for asthma was denied as new and material evidence was not presented. The claim for secondary service connection for asthma was also denied.

The veteran's asthma was denied a higher rating, while his patello-femoral syndrome of both knees were granted initial 10 percent ratings.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asthma and reactive airway disease was remanded for a VA examination.

The veteran's bronchial asthma was rated at 30 percent prior to October 26, 2006, and increased to 60 percent from that date. The lumbosacral strain did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, bronchitis, a skin disorder, emphysema, and asthma, to include as secondary to exposure to toxic gas, are being remanded for further development.

The veteran withdrew her appeal, and the Board dismissed the case.

The appeal is remanded for additional development and consideration of the evidence.