Asthma decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for asthma, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or a link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma is related to his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchial asthma and PVD, finding no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and his military service. The claims have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus, left wrist disability, sinusitis, residuals of umbilical hernia repair, DM, asthma, OSA and hypertension have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims.,The Veteran's bilateral knee arthritis has been rated at 10 percent since November 2007. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for asthma, emphysema, and COPD due to a lack of discussion in the VA medical examiner's opinion regarding relevant information from a treatise.

The Board has remanded the case due to a clerical error in providing the SSOC to the Appellant's representative, the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bronchial asthma, and COPD due to incomplete medical records from the United States Marshal Service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 1, 2013. From May 1, 2013 to October 20, 2013 and from January 1, 2014 to January 9, 2014, the Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, finding that the Veteran's current disability was not caused by his active duty service or any asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, asthma, and sleep apnea due to PTSD. The examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient discussion of a service medical record indicating asthma was observed in service, and because the Veteran is under hospice care with limited mobility. A new examination is needed to address whether asthma preexisted service or if it is related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of increased ratings for asthma and left knee disability due to outstanding medical records not being obtained.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence demonstrating the existence of a present disability at any time during the appeal period.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a respiratory condition including asthma are remanded as there is insufficient medical opinion addressing secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence in the previous VA examination, and a new opinion is needed regarding whether asthma is related to service-connected sinusitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for a thorough VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's asthma is granted service connection, but his COPD claim is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and completion of a 21-8940 application. The impact of his service-connected anxiety disorder on his employment is also needed to be addressed.

The Veteran's respiratory or breathing disorder is not shown to be causally related to his military service.,VA treatment records show the Veteran has a history of back pain and bowel/bladder issues, but these are not linked to VA care.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including COPD and asthma, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between his current condition and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from November 6, 2015 until June 14, 2016. The Board granted TDIU for this period.