Asthma decisions — 2014

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, a bilateral ear disorder, a respiratory disorder (asthmatic bronchitis), and bilateral hearing loss. The claims were decided on the basis of direct service connection without any presumption or exposure to herbicides/radiation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disorder, including his claimed asthma, is not related to service or any incident thereof. The evidence does not show a chronic respiratory condition in service and no post-service diagnosis of such condition was made until 2001.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for obstructive sleep apnea with asthma is being remanded due to the need to obtain a CPAP titration study and determine if he has been prescribed a CPAP machine.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current pulmonary disability, including asthma and COPD, is not related to her service. Therefore, she does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's asthma is being remanded for a more recent VA examination to determine the current severity of his condition. The TDIU issue is also inextricably intertwined and will be addressed as part of this process.

The Veteran's asthma is found to have had its onset during her active duty, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for asthma, acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as schizophrenia), and left knee disability were granted with a 10 percent evaluation effective from the date of claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and consideration due to a request for a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits higher than 60 percent under the post-9/11 GI Bill was denied because her active duty service did not meet the criteria for a discharge due to a service-connected disability, and she had only served less than 36 months of qualifying active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma is currently rated at 60 percent, and the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of sufficient rationale in the November 2011 VA opinion and because SSA records are needed.

The Veteran's service-connected Hodgkin's disease and its digestive and respiratory residuals have been granted a rating of 30% effective May 21, 2010. The condition is rated under Diagnostic Code 7203 for stricture of the esophagus.

The Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea with asthma, including a separate rating for asthma, is currently rated at 50 percent. The Board finds that the current evaluation adequately reflects the severity of the disability.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions, and the Board has determined that these claims are inextricably intertwined with other issues. The case is therefore REMANDED to schedule a videoconference hearing before the undersigned VLJ.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure to comply with previous remand instructions. The Veteran's asthma is being reviewed for potential service connection.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted as secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis.,A 30 percent evaluation is granted for the Veteran's cervical spine disability. The effective date of this rating decision is not specified.,The Veteran's asthma is denied, with no higher than a 10 percent evaluation being granted.,A 30 percent evaluation is granted for the Veteran's muscle tension headaches.,A 10 percent evaluation is granted for each of the Veteran's elbow tendonitis conditions.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is denied and remains at its current 0 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and a need for further medical nexus opinions regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder, specifically asthma. The appeal is currently pending with the RO.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's asthma is found to have had its onset in service, and the gastrointestinal disability is not related to service. The Board grants service connection for asthma but denies service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia.