Asthma decisions — 2009

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma was not incurred during service and is not otherwise related to his military service. The claim for service connection for asthma is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to address the etiology of her claimed respiratory and sinus conditions as related to exposures in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, fatigue, contact dermatitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and bald patches of hair due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's asthma was rated at 30 percent from April 4, 2006 through November 26, 2007 and at 60 percent beginning on November 27, 2007.

The Veteran's current respiratory condition, diagnosed as COPD with asthmatic component, was incurred during active duty service and the Board finds that it is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence, including a need for SSA records and VA examination. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after all necessary steps are taken.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and have denied all of his claims for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma, finding that the Veteran's current respiratory problems are related to his currently diagnosed asthma.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and bronchial asthma are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and notifying the Veteran of what evidence is necessary to reopen her claim.

The Board denied service connection for bronchial asthma, finding no evidence of a nexus between the current condition and military service.

The Veteran's appeal is currently under review due to the need for further examination and evaluation. The Board has not yet assigned a rating for her diabetes mellitus, bronchial asthma, or bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining SSA records and VA outpatient treatment records. The cervical spine disorder claim requires a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional medical evidence is necessary to clarify whether the Veteran's preexisting asthma was aggravated by his period of active service. The case is therefore REMANDED for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for COPD/asthma as secondary to asbestos exposure, finding that there was no evidence linking his current breathing condition to service or any other factor.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and verifying the Veteran's exposure to mustard gas and asbestos in service.

The Veteran's COPD with bronchial asthma and coccidiomycosis is currently rated at 60 percent, which does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of this rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found no new evidence to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and a compensable rating for bronchitis, finding that there was no evidence of current asthma. The claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is also denied.