Asthma decisions — 2008

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for chronic fatigue syndrome and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status are being remanded to obtain additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disability, benign prostatic hypertrophy, bronchial asthma, vertigo, and polyarthritis as these conditions were not shown to be related to the veteran's active service.

The veteran's asthma was denied an increased rating as the evidence did not show a higher level of disability than previously assessed.

The veteran's asthma does not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent, and his myofacial pain and arthralgia do not warrant a higher initial evaluation from June 30, 2000, to March 1, 2007.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based upon the need of regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as he did not meet the criteria.

The veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for bronchial asthma, but the claims for higher ratings were denied.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for asthma and lumbosacral strain, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current severity of her conditions.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the claim, including the opportunity to submit additional evidence.

The veteran's bronchial asthma is not shown to meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent based on his pulmonary function test results and medication usage.

The veteran's hypertension was aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and a remand is necessary to obtain additional evidence for the other claims.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal to restore a 100 percent evaluation for asthma, finding that there was material improvement in his condition.

The Board denied service connection for all the claimed conditions, except for pseudoptosis and paralysis of trigeminal nerve which were rated at 10 percent.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for a back disorder, asthma, and psychiatric disorder to the RO for further development.

The appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's asthma, including whether it is related to her military service or aggravated by her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no evidence of a nexus between his claimed conditions and military service or aggravation of pre-existing conditions.

The veteran's allergic asthma is not manifested by pulmonary function tests that show a Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV-1) at one second of between 40 and 55 percent of predicted value or the ratio of Forced Expiratory Volume at one second to Forced Vital Capacity (FEV-1/FVC) to be between 40 and 55 percent; a need for at least monthly visits to a physician for required care of exacerbations; or at least three courses of systemic corticosteroids per year. Therefore, the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent have not been met.

The veteran claims service connection for asthma, which he alleges is due to exposure to certain chemicals during military service. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of any current respiratory disorder and whether it is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's asthma, which developed as a result of pneumonia during basic training, is related to his active service and has been granted service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for asthma, finding no new and material evidence presented.