Asthma decisions — 2012
331 indexed Board decisions in 2012.
Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2012
The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and diabetes mellitus, as well as increased ratings for bilateral pes planus and recurrent tibia fractures are being remanded due to the need for additional development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2012
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining records from his treating physician and determining the frequency of systemic corticosteroid use.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2012
The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory conditions, including asthma and obstructive sleep apnea, were not incurred in service or due to exposure to Agent Orange or asbestos. The benign pulmonary nodules were also unrelated to service.
- Whole decision: Partly grantedJanuary 2012
The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bronchial asthma. The issue of service connection for a back disability is inextricably intertwined with the pending claim and will be remanded along with it.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2012
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma were denied. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was found to not meet the criteria for a higher rating, while his bronchial asthma remains at 30 percent.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2012
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions and whether they are related to service or service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2012
The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed bronchial asthma is related to his period of active service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2012
The Board found that the Veteran's lung disorder other than asthma, claimed as World Trade Center cough, is not related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2012
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and earlier effective date for service connection for asthma was granted. The initial rating of 30 percent is assigned, effective April 14, 2008.
- Whole decision: Partly grantedJanuary 2012
The Board is considering both the petition to reopen and the CUE claim for residuals of pneumonia. The original denial was based on lack of evidence of chronic conditions, but new service treatment records suggest reconsideration.
- Whole decision: DismissedJanuary 2012
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection and compensation are no longer before the Board.
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