Asthma decisions — 2013

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing examinations to assess her service-connected conditions. The claims of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for bronchial asthma, as well as the increased rating claims for migraine headaches and endometriosis, are inextricably intertwined with this issue.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing bronchial condition (to include asthma) was clearly and unmistakably not aggravated during her third period of active military service, leading to a denial of her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to evaluate his service-connected Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Bronchial Asthma.

The Veteran's asthma/bronchitis has been rated at 30 percent, and the Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical opinions regarding his current diagnosis and treatment needs.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if he is unemployable solely due to his service-connected asthma disability.

The Veteran's service-connected CFS and asthma were rated at various levels prior to September 7, 2010. From that date forward, the combined rating for asthma with sleep apnea was assigned. The Board determined that severing of service connection for CFS was improper due to its long duration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary/respiratory disorder, including chronic asthma and COPD, claimed as due to asbestos exposure, is denied. The evidence does not establish a direct link between the Veteran's current respiratory conditions and his military service.

The Board found no evidence of more than slight instability in the Veteran's knees, resulting in a denial for higher initial ratings. The asthma was rated appropriately at 30 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back disability, respiratory disorder, bilateral onychomycosis, and bilateral tinea pedis. The claim for diverticulosis was not addressed as it is related to a different issue.

The Veteran's current respiratory disorder, including obstructive airway disease and asthma, is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to his active military service. The VA examiner found that the current severe obstructive airway disease is less likely than not due to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma is rated at 100% effective as of May 1, 2012. Prior to that date, the disability was rated at 30%. The Veteran has been in receipt of a 100% rating since May 1, 2012 and therefore, the issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to this date is moot.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability, and the Board found that none of his claimed conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer, asbestosis, and asthma is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to assess his respiratory disability and acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD with asthma cannot be reopened as there is no new and material evidence to support his claim.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchial asthma, concluding that there is no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's cause of death was denied due to a service-connected disability not being the primary or contributory cause. The claim for reopening has been granted.,The appellant is not considered permanently incapable of self-support prior to attaining the age of 18 based on her condition at that time.

The Veteran's bilateral big toe, right calf, and hip disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board finds no credible evidence of a current asthma disability that may be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative and the appellant, thus dismissing the appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's asthma pre-existed service and was not aggravated by any incident of his military service, thus denying service connection for a chronic lung disorder.