Asthma decisions — 2017

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability and an ulcer disease, but reopened these claims. The claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability is not supported by evidence showing a current diagnosis.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disorder, to include asthma, is not related to her periods of active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's patellar tendinitis and chondromalacia of patella of both knees, as well as her asthma, are related to service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disabilities, including asthma and residuals of bronchopneumonia, are related to his active service. The appeal for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus is denied due to lack of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board found that the Veteran's current respiratory condition, including COPD, asthma, bronchitis and pulmonary hypertension, is not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's applications to reopen his claims for service connection for asthma and depression, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's asthma preexisted service and was not aggravated by service. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination.

The Veteran's renal cancer is presumed to be related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service. His pulmonary disabilities are presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to fumes from mortar rounds.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a thorough search of her file under all of her names. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthmatic bronchitis is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, asthma, and condition causing shortness of breath are not service-connected.,Service connection was denied for fibromyalgia, asthma, and a condition causing shortness of breath (shortness of breath) as the symptoms were found to be related to his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that there are missing private and VA outpatient treatment records pertinent to the Veteran's claims. The case is REMANDED for obtaining these records.

The Board found that the Veteran's asthma disorder and early emphysema were not incurred in or aggravated by military service, as his pre-existing condition was not shown to be aggravated during service.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 60% disabling, and his emphysema is considered secondary to his service-connected asthma. The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for increased ratings.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective February 15, 2011. The Board found that the evidence supported a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD during the appeal period. For his lung disorder, the VA examiner opined it was less likely than not related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's respiratory disability, diagnosed as asthma and COPD, is not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service or exposure to asbestos or herbicide. The Board found that there was no continuous or unremitting symptoms in service or since separation, and no medical nexus between current conditions and active service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right knee, foot, hip, shoulder, sleep disorder, asthma, and hypertension. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a direct link between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral eye disability (temporary blindness) related to service, and his other claimed disabilities are either not supported by evidence of record or do not meet the criteria for service connection.