Asthma decisions — 2017

The Veteran's asthma and right carpal tunnel syndrome were not shown to be related to his service, including as due to environmental exposures. The claim for increased rating for right carpal tunnel syndrome was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a respiratory examination. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for bronchial asthma and individual unemployability are also pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disorder and obstructive sleep apnea are not related to his active service, including exposure to asbestos. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective June 22, 2009. The award of basic eligibility for DEA benefits also became effective on the same date due to his service-connected respiratory disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current breathing disorders are not etiologically related to his active service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's asthma was evaluated at a 30 percent rating, which is the lowest possible rating under Diagnostic Code 6602. The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on FEV-1 values or treatment requirements.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and verifying National Guard service dates. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after this development.

The Veteran's asthma is being reviewed to determine if it is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder with psychotic features. The case is REMANDED for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and asthma are service-connected, with the latter being linked to in-service Gulf War exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records from January 1995 to May 1999. The Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD and asthma due to asbestos exposure will be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of obstructive respiratory condition, asthma, or asbestosis related to his active duty service. Therefore, the claims for these conditions are denied.

The Veteran's asthma evaluation is being remanded for additional development and clarification due to conflicting medical records regarding the frequency of her asthma exacerbations and use of corticosteroids or immunosuppressive medications.

The claims for service connection for asthma, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, enlarged prostate, and GERD have all been denied due to the lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran's statements regarding his conditions are considered cumulative.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for asthma and finds that it is related to his service, including during service when he was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. The Board grants service connection for asthma.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma and bronchiolitis obliterans are attributable to service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including asthma and asbestos-related lung disease, is being remanded due to insufficient evidence to confirm the diagnosis of asbestos-related lung disease. Additional medical examination is required.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a respiratory disability, including obstructive and restrictive airway disease, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and remanded the issue of service connection for asthma.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for asthma, lumbar spine disability, GERD with ulcer, deviated septum, and sinus disability. The evidence presented is sufficient to reopen these claims, but does not establish service connection.