Asthma decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, cerebral vascular disease to include the residuals of a stroke, and respiratory disorder (asthma) secondary to his service-connected PTSD have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to the service-connected PTSD.

The Board found no evidence of a current right ankle disability and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection. For his left ankle disability, the Board noted that there was no showing of marked limitation of motion, which is required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5271.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a skin condition claimed as tinea cruris, and bronchial asthma. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service or any incident of service origin.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, finding that her current respiratory disability is not related to her period of active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of asthma or chronic chest pain, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's asthma has been rated at 30 percent since the grant of service connection. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on current medical evidence.

The Veteran's perennial asthma has been rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional VA treatment records related to her asthma.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II and asthma were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.,The Veteran was denied service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of anosmia and service connection for memory loss, loss of taste, and asthma have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in the initial rating for anosmia or service connection for memory loss, loss of taste, or asthma.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have asthma or COPD related to his military service and therefore denied these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board/videoconference hearing at the St. Petersburg, Florida RO.

The VA determined that the Veteran's asthma pre-existed service and was not aggravated by military service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board determined that the RO's decision to sever service connection for asthma was improper and restored it. The Veteran's right wrist disability is not related to his military service.

The Board's September 2007 decision denying service connection for asthma and allergic rhinitis was dismissed due to the Court's September 2009 Order vacating that portion of the decision.

The Board is remanding the case for further development, including a new VA medical examination to determine the exact nature and etiology of the Veteran's respiratory disorders. The issue of service connection for peptic ulcer disease, claimed as secondary to PTSD, will also be addressed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for asthma, finding that his current diagnosis and symptoms are linked to his period of active military service.

The Veteran's current lung disorder, including asthma, is not due to the one episode of pneumonia during service or any other incident of service. The Board finds that service connection for a lung disorder, including asthma, claimed as due to pneumonia and/or in-service exposure to chemicals, is not warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for asthma, an autoimmune disorder, and systemic arthritis of multiple joints. The VA medical opinion provided no clear nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for entitlement to service connection for bronchial asthma and hay fever due to incomplete development of the record.