Asthma decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma prior to April 12, 2016 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent. The claim for TDIU from April 12, 2016 forward is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the inability of a VA respiratory examination to complete pulmonary function testing, and for additional evidentiary development.

The Veteran's asthma has not met the criteria for a higher rating since April 24, 2015. Her condition is currently rated at 60 percent.

The Veteran's service connection claims for GERD, CFS, IBS, and sleep apnea are granted. The lumbar spine disability is also granted as in-service. No rating assigned.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims can be fully adjudicated.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, sleep apnea, and loss of smell due to in-service secondhand smoke exposure. The Board found that there is no evidence of chronic conditions related to these disorders during or within one year after service.

The Veteran's respiratory disorders are presumed to be due to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. However, the Board has ordered a remand for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship between his current respiratory conditions and his service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of a left knee disability. The Board has accepted this request and dismissed the issue.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection of asthma, which existed prior to service and was aggravated by active service.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim for service connection of a chronic respiratory disability, including residuals from a spontaneous pneumothorax and asthma. The Board also found that the appellant's thyroid cancer is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma was initially denied in 1964, but the Board later granted his reopening request and found that his pre-existing asthma was aggravated by service. The effective date of this grant is set at the earliest date he filed his original claim, February 14, 1964.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, and obstructive sleep apnea, are not service-connected as they were not shown during active duty or due to exposure to smoke, gas, lead paint, paint thinner, and asbestos.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that it is not related to his active duty service or exposure to ionizing radiation. The issues of service connection for asthma and an increased rating for right lung sarcoidosis are pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service medical records and VA/privately obtained treatment records. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

Service connection for asthma has been granted with an initial 30 percent evaluation effective March 2, 2010. The appeal is dismissed as the claim has been fully granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for asthmatic bronchitis was denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under Diagnostic Code 6602.,Service connection for mesothelioma was denied as there is no evidence of record linking the current condition to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and examination of the Veteran's claims, including right ear hearing loss, sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, lung disability, and eye disability.

The Board has denied service connection for asthma, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not increase in severity during service and was not aggravated by service. The COPD claim is pending as it relates to a secondary service connection issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma was reopened and granted. He is now entitled to a 30% rating for his respiratory disorder, effective July 29, 2011.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issues of asthma, tuberculosis, a heart condition, pneumonia, diabetes, anemia, and bilateral blindness/macular degeneration.