Asthma decisions — 2013

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a personal hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma and a positive PPD test is denied as there is no current disability related to his active duty service.

The Veteran claims service connection for a pulmonary disorder, including asthma. The Board finds that an examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of any currently diagnosed pulmonary disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee chondromalacia, right shoulder rotator cuff syndrome, and respiratory disorder are related to her military service.

The Board found that the evidence submitted since the May 2011 decision is not material and does not establish that the Veteran had primary lung cancer or oat cell cancer, thus denying the reopening of his claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and asthma have been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions during the pendency of his appeal.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for asthma. The Veteran was exposed to chemicals, including 'powder' from artillery fire during his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's asthma was not aggravated by his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that there was clear and unmistakable evidence showing the Veteran's asthma preexisted his active duty service, and concluded it was not aggravated by service. As a result, the claim for service connection for asthma was denied.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 30 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating based on his current treatment regimen.

The Board found that the Veteran's asthma and post-operative right inguinal hernia pre-existed his military service, and thus the presumption of soundness on enlistment has been rebutted. The evidence clearly and unmistakably demonstrated that these conditions were not aggravated by active duty service.

The Veteran's asthma with sleep apnea is currently rated at 60 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted. The issue of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the need for VA treatment records and a supplemental opinion from the relevant VA examiners.

The Veteran's claim for increased rating of right little finger disability is denied as there is no evidence of functional impairment.,Service connection for asthma and headaches are not granted, with the asthma being linked to asbestos exposure.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for asthma and granted service connection, finding that the evidence is at least as likely as not related to service exposure.

The Veteran's asthma was rated at 30 percent for the entire period, and his eczema was rated at 10 percent. The Board found that these ratings were appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's asthma and sleep apnea are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's asthma and other service-connected conditions have not been found to warrant an extraschedular rating or a TDIU prior to October 25, 2006. The VA examinations and clinical records do not indicate that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including asthma and emphysema, is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's lung disability, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, did not have onset in service or due to any incident of service. The claim was denied as there is no evidence linking the current conditions to service.