Asthma decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, scoliosis, CFS, COPD, and asthma. The claims for scoliosis, CFS, and COPD were withdrawn by the Veteran during a hearing.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the filing of a timely VA Form 9 to an August 2013 rating decision is remanded. The matter of entitlement to an effective date prior to August 12, 2015 for the grant of a 60 percent rating for asthma is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding private treatment records and a need for a new VA examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for respiratory disabilities, including asthma and emphysema, which he claims were caused by exposure to asbestos during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to inextricably intertwined pending claims and a need for an opinion regarding the cause of death. The Appellant's request for substitution is also referred to the RO.

The Board has expanded the scope of your claim to include consideration of any respiratory disability, including COPD. Your service connection for a respiratory disability is being remanded due to lack of an examination and need for medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma and pneumonia due to jet fuel exposure, but remanded for further development as there are conflicting opinions on the etiology of his respiratory conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple myeloma was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,The claim of service connection for a respiratory condition (including asthma, COPD and sleep apnea) is denied because new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim.,The claim of service connection for peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine its etiology.,The claim of service connection for hypertension is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine its etiology and consideration of herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's asthma was not present during service or until after discharge, and there is no evidence linking the condition to any incident of active military service. The Board found that the Veteran's reports of continuous symptoms since service are not credible.

The Veteran's asthma with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is currently rated at 60 percent, and the Board has found that this rating is appropriate based on his symptoms. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating remains pending and will be remanded to allow for further development of his medical records and consideration of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma is reopened, and the Board finds that tinnitus is related to his active service. The case of service connection for a respiratory illness, including asthma, and bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound were denied as he did not meet the requirements for either benefit.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder, prostate cancer, and essential tremors are all remanded for further examination and opinion.,Prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need for a new and material evidence review. Essential tremors have been referred back for an addendum opinion addressing whether it was aggravated by service.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's diagnosed asthma and COPD are related to in-service exposure to environmental contaminants.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability, vision condition, bilateral hearing loss, and asthma have all been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions or a link to service.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the claim for death pension benefits was denied. The causes of death listed on his death certificate were pneumonia, myocardial infarction, hypertension, and asthma. There is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including left shoulder disorder, bilateral knee disorders, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea syndrome. The claims are being remanded to obtain a VA examination and supplemental opinion regarding these issues.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that his condition does not warrant a higher rating as he has not met the criteria for a 60 or 100 percent rating based on his pulmonary function test results and medication use.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The issues of service connection for various conditions are pending.

The Board has denied service connection for asthma, COPD, emphysema, and sleep apnea. The left knee disability claim is remanded due to the need for further development.