Asthma decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service connection for exercise-induced asthma was initially granted in July 2004 and later severed due to lack of current disability. The Board has decided that a remand is necessary because the VA did not properly notify the Veteran about an examination related to his claim.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, gall bladder removal, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and gastroparesis as the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for respiratory disabilities, including as secondary to asbestos and herbicide exposure. The VA examiner's opinion was inadequate due to the lack of consideration of a non-dated STR noting 'crepitant rales' in the chest. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for Parkinson's Disease, bilateral hearing loss, asthma, COPD, heart condition, back injury, and bipolar disorder. The VA is directed to obtain updated treatment records, SSA records, and schedule a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further examination and analysis regarding his fatigue, lightheadedness, chronic coughing (not attributed to asthma), and gastrointestinal symptoms. The examiner will assess whether these conditions are related to his active service or if they have a different etiology.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, finding that the Veteran's current headache disability is due to his nonservice-connected cervical spine disability.,The Board granted TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected asthma and tinnitus disabilities.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, PTSD, and bilateral eye disorders. The claim for service connection for a back disorder was denied.

The Board has decided that service connection for asthma is granted. Service connection for COPD is remanded due to insufficient reasoning in the July 2008 private medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicides, as there is insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's alleged exposure in Korea.

The Veteran's asthma, right maxillary cyst with sinusitis, and sleep apnea are all found to be related to his service. The Board granted the claims for these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for asthma. The issues of service connection for COPD and asthma have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The reduction of the disability rating for service-connected asthma from 60 percent to 30 percent, effective April 29, 2016, was not proper and is restored. The reduction of the disability rating for service-connected chronic sinusitis from 30 percent to noncompensable, effective April 29, 2016, was also not proper and is restored.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) due to her withdrawal of those claims during a July 2019 hearing. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma may have existed prior to his service and could not be clearly and unmistakably shown to have been aggravated by service. As a result, the case is being remanded for further examination.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for tinnitus as secondary to bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran is granted service connection for this condition.,Issues regarding asthma and chronic bronchitis have been remanded due to new evidence submitted by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether asthma is related to service. The Veteran's enlistment examination did not note any respiratory disability, and no preexisting condition was noted at entry into service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected asthma is claimed to be the cause of his obstructive sleep apnea, but a VA examiner found no causal link. The Board has ordered a new examination and opinion to address this issue.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal regarding the rating reduction for asthma.

The Veteran's lung disabilities, including asbestosis with asthma and COPD, were rated at 30 percent from December 8, 2011 to June 29, 2012. The rating was increased to 30 percent effective June 29, 2012.