Asthma decisions — 2015

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a respiratory disorder/asthma, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's current COPD is not related to service, as there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of its onset during service or due to asbestos exposure. The pre-existing asthma did not aggravate beyond its natural progression in service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, SSA records, and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner. The Veteran's claims of service connection for depression, bilateral pes planus, and bronchial asthma will be reconsidered.

Service connection is granted for asthma, and the Veteran's current respiratory condition is related to service.,Service connection is denied for pulmonary embolism. The Board finds that there is no evidence of a relationship between the post-service diagnosis and service.,Service connection is denied for blurred vision. The Board finds that there is no evidence of a relationship between the post-service symptoms and service.,Service connection is granted for bilateral pes planus, as it was not aggravated by service beyond its natural progression.,Service connection is granted for nighttime incontinence, which is proximately due to or a result of the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's asthma claim is being remanded for additional development, including verification of any asbestos exposure and an addendum opinion from a medical examiner regarding the etiology of his asthma.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and asthma has been dismissed. The Board granted service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood, finding that the onset of this condition occurred during service.

The VA determined that the appellant's current respiratory disorder, primarily diagnosed as asthma, is not related to his service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA and private medical records, ensuring compliance with VA Forms 21-4142 submissions, and scheduling appropriate VA examinations to address the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's preexisting respiratory disability, currently diagnosed as asthma and COPD, was aggravated by his period of active duty. Service connection for the respiratory disability is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not properly adjudicated and requires additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination.