Asthma decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, chronic bronchitis, asthma, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, edema of the lower extremities, and other acquired psychiatric disabilities have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD or any service connection related to asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were all granted, with the exception of her claim for bronchial asthma. The Board found that she did not have a current disability related to these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD but denied onychomycosis. The remaining claims are remanded to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and an examination to assess his service-connected bronchial asthma, including any residual symptoms from a collapsed lung. The issue of increased rating remains on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for episodic generalized allergic reactions and allergic rhinitis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent for her asthma, nor did it show any obstruction of nasal passages due to allergic rhinitis.

The VA determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disorders, including COPD and asthma, were not caused by his military service but rather resulted from many years of smoking.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a migraine headache disability. The issues of entitlement to service connection for chest pain and asthma are remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for asthma and eczema, finding that new and material evidence was submitted. The Board is granting these claims as they are determined to be related to her active military service.

Your appeal is being remanded to the RO for a Travel Board hearing. The issues include reopening your claim for asthma and bronchitis, service connection for left shoulder disability, service connection for hemorrhoid disability, and rating adjustments for other conditions.

The Board has determined that further development, including VA examinations, is needed prior to adjudicating the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, to include asthma, is being remanded due to incomplete development. Specifically, there are no pulmonary function test results from the September 2008 VA examination and it is unclear if he attended such testing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, asthma, and chronic sinusitis. The evidence did not establish a current disability or link to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA examinations and records, addressing the TDIU claim, and ensuring proper duty-to-assist notice has been provided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his service connection claims, including obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his respiratory disability and hypertension.

The Veteran's asthma was rated at 10 percent from October 4, 2007 to April 21, 2009 and granted a 30 percent rating since April 22, 2009. The current ratings do not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.

The Veteran's asthma, chip fracture of the right middle finger, and chalazion of the left lower eyelid are all being remanded for additional examinations to determine their etiology and appropriate ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, asthma, autoimmune disorder, and arthritis. The decision concluded that his current mental health issues are due to his own willful misconduct.

The Board found that the Veteran's dizziness and headaches were not incurred in service, his hearing loss existed prior to service, and his respiratory disorder was not linked to service. The claims for these conditions are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) in Washington, DC for additional development of his claims related to hypertension, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea.