Asthma decisions — 2010

The Veteran's bronchial asthma is currently rated at 30 percent, but the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as per VA disability evaluation guidelines.

The Veteran's asthma claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to service, specifically exposure to dust and irritants.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for treatment at Willamette Falls Hospital from March 11, 2006 to March 14, 2006 are now covered by VA.

The Veteran's asthma is granted as secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis. The issue of an increased rating for allergic rhinitis remains pending and requires further review.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 30 percent, and the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the prior or revised rating criteria.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. Additionally, the SSA records and all outstanding treatment records should be obtained.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma has been rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that it does not warrant a higher rating based on the current evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the current level of severity of his service-connected asthma and any psychiatric disorders. The Veteran will also be provided with VCAA notice.

The Veteran's asthma is being remanded for further examination and medical opinion to determine if it is related to his service-connected sarcoidosis of the pulmonary lymph nodes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression with anxiety, asthma, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for malaria. Service connection is granted for malaria. The issue of service connection for asthma remains pending.

The Veteran's asthma with allergic rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA disability evaluation criteria.

The Veteran's appeal for initial compensable evaluation and increased evaluations were withdrawn prior to the Board's decision. The case is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected left and right elbow tendonitis, hypothyroidism, allergic rhinitis, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, and depression. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for asthma, hypertension, anxiety and depression (secondary to Meniere's disease), and tinnitus. The claim of entitlement to service connection for asthma was also denied.

The Board determined that the Veteran's preexisting asthma did not worsen during his active military service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board denied both claims: recognition as a POW and service connection for the cause of death. The appellant's contentions were not supported by credible evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma and COPD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bronchial asthma, fatigue, gastrointestinal disability, and hyperlipidemia. The decision also denied his claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including major depressive disorder) as secondary to sinusitis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for asthma, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and prostate cancer. The evidence does not show these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.