Asthma decisions — 2014

The Veteran's respiratory disability (asthma), skin disabilities, and forehead burn scars were not incurred or aggravated by service. The Board finds that the Veteran was sound upon entry into active service with respect to his asthma.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cognitive disorder is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, including his heart condition and circulatory surgical procedures. The right knee disability, left knee disability, and dizziness and loss of balance are not related to military service.

The Veteran's asthma is related to his active service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling appropriate VA examinations.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for treatment of bronchitis and asthma were denied as she did not have a service-connected condition, was not participating in VA rehabilitation programs, and the emergency nature of her treatment was not established.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for rhinitis and asthma are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, treatment records from various facilities, and possible SSA disability application records.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive lung disease is currently rated at 60 percent effective October 15, 2009.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed bronchitis and asthma did not begin in service, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran is entitled to payment of educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100 percent level due to her discharge from service for a service-connected disability.

The Board has denied the appellant's application to reopen his claim of service connection for asthma, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted. The September 2010 rating decision denying the reopening of the claim is final.

The Veteran's disability manifested by asthma is not shown to be due to an event or incident of his period of active service, and there is no competent medical evidence linking the current asthma to a service-connected condition. The Board therefore denies the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional consideration due to a request for a video conference hearing.

The Board denied service connection for asthma/sinusitis, cervical spine and lumbar spine disorders, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The Veteran's claims were not supported by sufficient evidence to establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disorder and a respiratory disorder due to Gulf War Syndrome. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not considered related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosed asthma did not develop as a result of any incident during service and denied his claim for service connection.

Service connection was granted for left ear hearing loss, pes planus (flat feet), and asthma. Right ear hearing loss is not service connected.,Right ear hearing loss has been rated as non-compensable since the initial grant of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma but denied service connection for an ovarian and uterine disability. The decision is mixed as it grants one claim and denies another.

The Veteran's asthmatic bronchitis has been rated at 60 percent since the date of his claim for increase, effective September 25, 2006.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was granted effective January 3, 2007. The condition arose from his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his appeal.