Asthma decisions — 2020

The Veteran's sinus disorder and sleep apnea with asthma and dyspnea claims were denied. The sinus disorder claim was denied as the pre-existing condition did not worsen during service, while the sleep apnea claim was denied for both periods of time.

The Veteran's asthma is rated at 30 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to be secondary to his service-connected asthma.,Service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to asthma has been granted. However, the TDIU issue remains pending due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The cases of obstructive sleep apnea, urinary disability (neurogenic bladder and voiding dysfunction), and asthma are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unemployable or unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation for the period from July 28, 2009 to January 4, 2011.

The Veteran's asthma with sleep apnea is rated at 60 percent, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for asthma and breathing problems, finding no evidence linking the current disabilities to in-service exposure or service.,Service connection was also denied for a rash on hands and legs (skin disability), with the Board noting that there is no link between the current condition and in-service exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in addressing whether the Veteran's asthma pre-existed his service and if it was aggravated by an in-service shot. The decision also notes that there is a disagreement over the August 2014 VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea is being remanded as the date of claim is not clear.,A 30% rating has been granted for migraine headaches, effective from September 4, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected asthma resulted in the grant of secondary service connection for right ankle osteoarthritis and scars of the right ankle, effective from September 14, 2006. The Veteran is seeking earlier effective dates for these determinations.,VA received a claim for TDIU on October 16, 2012, which was granted effective from that date due to the combined rating of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional medical examinations and to obtain outstanding VA treatment records. The issues include service connection for a respiratory condition (asthma, lung scarring, COPD) and an initial compensable disability rating for folliculitis.

The Veteran's asthma is granted a rating of 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU benefits.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma was rated at 100% effective February 10, 2010. Prior to this date, the rating remained at 60%. The TDIU claim is denied as there are no service-connected disabilities that meet the criteria for a TDIU.,The Veteran's bronchial asthma was rated at 100% effective February 10, 2010. Prior to this date, the rating remained at 60%. The TDIU claim is denied as there are no service-connected disabilities that meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to non-compliance with previous directives and an incomplete opinion regarding the Veteran's asthma.

The Veteran's back disability is not related to service, and the appeal for this condition is denied.,The Veteran's asthma was not caused or aggravated by service, and the appeal for this condition is denied.,Resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are considered to have had their onset during active duty service, and he is granted service connection for these conditions.,A right knee/leg disability is not related to service, and the appeal for this condition is denied.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for plantar fasciitis is dismissed. The claim of entitlement to service connection for asthma is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for asthma and COPD, finding that the current respiratory disabilities are not related to active service or herbicide agent exposure. Service connection was granted for headaches and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and higher staged ratings for bilateral hearing loss, asthma, and left wrist scaphoid fracture.,The Board also denied a request to extend the temporary 100 percent evaluation for surgical convalescence of the left wrist.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, but denied service connection for bronchitis, asthma, squamous cell carcinoma, and myasthenia gravis due to exposure to herbicide agents and mustard gas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability is granted. The initial rating for right ear hearing loss is denied, and the current 50 percent rating for sleep apnea with asthma is maintained.