Asthma decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma has been reopened, but the underlying claim of a respiratory disability due to undiagnosed illness or chronic multisymptom illness of unknown etiology remains denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma is as likely as not related to her service in Southwest Asia, and thus grants service connection for asthma.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims, including for asthma, coronary artery disease, actinic keratosis, alopecia, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with other claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and his military service, particularly concerning asthma, COPD, and left hip replacement.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional examinations. The issues include right bundle branch block, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, sleep apnea, respiratory conditions, and an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to missing private treatment records and the need for a new VA examination to assess his employment capacity.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder and has determined that he is entitled to service connection based on direct evidence of a nexus between his current respiratory disabilities and his military service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions, including bilateral lower extremity neurological disorder and GERD. The rating for cervical disc disease was increased to 30 percent effective December 1, 2014.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete service personnel records, need for additional VA examinations, and receipt of new evidence. The issues on appeal include service connection for various conditions including arthritis, bilateral cataracts, respiratory disorder, heart disease, hypertension, blood disorder, diabetes mellitus, and liver disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected asthma is not manifested by any compensable disability prior to September 11, 2006. From September 11, 2006, to June 24, 2014, the Veteran's asthma is manifested by intermittent shortness of breath and daily inhaler use. Since June 24, 2014, his asthma is manifested by intermittent courses of systemic corticosteroids.,The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine is not manifested by any compensable disability prior to July 24, 2006. From July 24, 2006, to September 22, 2009, his condition is manifested by mild degenerative disc disease and slight scoliosis. Since September 22, 2009, his condition is manifested by forward flexion limited to 30 degrees.

The veteran's claim for VA home loan guaranty benefits was denied because he did not meet the six-year service obligation required by law.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma with COPD is found to have caused his mood disorder, and the claim for secondary service connection for a mood disorder is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder, including asthma, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for asthma due to incomplete medical history review and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to issues related to entitlement to separate disability ratings and a higher rating for sleep apnea, chronic bronchitis, asthma, COPD, and allergic bronchospasms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for asthma and depressive disorder as well as his TDIU claim due to new evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's asthma disability began during active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The low back disability, sleep apnea, and swelling in legs and feet are all remanded due to incomplete records and need further examination.

The Veteran's appeals regarding PTSD, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and asthma have been dismissed due to his death.

Service connection is granted for rhinitis and asthma, with a rating of 70 percent for PTSD since March 1, 2014.,Initial ratings are denied for status post hemorrhoidectomy, GERD prior to September 29, 2016, and bilateral plantar fasciitis with degenerative arthritis with status post repair.