Asthma decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA medical records and consideration of his TDIU claim.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disorder, including asthma and pneumonia, that is related to service. The VA examinations and private treatment records do not support a link between his current asthma and any in-service events or exposures.

The Veteran's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma are not related to service, including exposure to asbestos. The heart disability is not related to service or service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for the heart disability was denied as it is less likely than not caused by service (including radiation exposure) or service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including reactive airway disease and possible mild intermittent asthma, has been granted. The issue of whether her daughter is a 'helpless child' on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining 18 years remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, asthma, panniculitis, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus are not related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a video conference hearing. Service connection for a back disorder secondary to asthma, as well as increased evaluations for asthma and bilateral cataracts are still pending.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on an extraschedular basis only were denied, and his claims for service connection were not addressed due to the pending nature of some of these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for exercise-induced asthma and presumptive service connection for a skin disorder characterized by undiagnosed illness, both of which are deemed to have begun during active service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed due to his request for withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his service-connected psychiatric disability and bronchial asthma has been dismissed as the Veteran indicated satisfaction with the current 30 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an asthma disability and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's thyroid disorder and respiratory disability are presumed to have been incurred during his service, while the issue of trembling is remanded for further examination.

The Board granted service connection for recurrent asthmatic bronchitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service diagnosis and treatment of chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a respiratory disorder, specifically asthma. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of his current respiratory condition and to obtain relevant medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disability, right knee disability, or right lower extremity disability that is related to his active military service. The evidence does not support granting service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer was denied as the evidence did not show that the condition occurred in service or due to exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for asthma and diabetes mellitus, type II were reopened based on new evidence received since the previous denial.,Service connection for hypothyroidism could not be established as there is no competent medical evidence linking it to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including determining whether military records demonstrate evidence of asbestos exposure during service and obtaining a medical opinion on the relationship between any diagnosed conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma, bilateral heel spurs with plantar fasciitis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and right lower extremity radiculopathy were not incurred or aggravated in service. The claims are denied.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and asthma are currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum evaluation available under current criteria.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and hay fever, as well as his claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hiatal hernia and GERD due to in-service medication, were denied.