Asthma decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal of the claim for asthma was dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a heart condition, to include mitral prolapse.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for Osgood Schlatter's disease of the knees, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma were denied. The VA found that the conditions did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemia (claimed as coronary artery disease) and a stomach disability (claimed as an ulcer). The other conditions were also denied.

The Board has found that the service connection for COPD needs to be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further development regarding exposure to asbestos and lead during service, as well as aggravation of COPD by sleep apnea and causation of COPD due to hypertension.

The Veteran's multiple service-connected conditions, including his adjustment disorder and various musculoskeletal issues, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His combined rating is at the maximum level.

The Veteran's asthma disability is granted service connection, while his bilateral ankle disability is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for atrial septal defect, strokes, a disorder causing memory loss, and asthma. The case is being remanded to obtain an examination regarding the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, asthma, sleep apnea with asthma, and sinusitis are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The RO will review this evidence and issue a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses for residuals of multiple strokes, pelvic inflammatory disease, or asthma. Service connection is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between her service and these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected asthma and other conditions render her unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, diagnosed as reactive airways disease. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's reactive airways disease was incurred during his Gulf War service and is granted.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for eczema due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded.

Your claim for a higher evaluation for bilateral otitis media is being remanded as your symptoms have worsened since the last examination.,Your claims for service connection of chronic sinusitis, chronic throat infection, and lung conditions are being remanded due to new evidence indicating an association with your service-connected bilateral otitis media.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development due to a lack of recent treatment records and an outdated VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claim for extraschedular consideration due to inadequate explanation of how symptoms are contemplated by the rating schedule.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism has been remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of her digestive symptoms. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the rating for hypothyroidism.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for skin ulceration of the lower extremities and fatigue, both related to service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Persian Gulf War.,However, the claim for service connection for bronchial asthma remains denied as there is no new evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of COPD, bronchial asthma, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The low back disability claim is also being remanded for a VA examination.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim for service connection for asthma is denied. The claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, prior to October 6, 2011 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter, is also denied.