Asthma decisions — 2020

The Veteran's ulcerative colitis, pancreatic disability, upper respiratory conditions, and lung disability are all remanded for further development.,Additional medical records must be obtained to support the Veteran’s claims.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss.,The Veteran's claim for PTSD is denied as there is no current diagnosis and the examiner did not provide a link between service and symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's respiratory disorder, specifically asthma and rhinitis, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right wrist disability has been remanded due to the lack of a current diagnosis and insufficient medical records.

The Veteran's claims for fibrocystic breast disease, painful and heavy menstruation, anemia, lack of wellbeing and fatigue, migraine headaches, and hair loss are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The current evidence does not provide sufficient information to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for COPD and asthma due to incomplete explanations in previous opinions, and because these issues are intertwined with each other.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating on his right 5th toe disability is denied, and the respiratory condition claim is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The claim for service connection for bronchial asthma was denied as the Veteran did not have any disability that contributed to his death, and there is no evidence linking an in-service disease or injury to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The remaining claims of service connection for various conditions are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's respiratory disabilities, including asthma and exercise-induced bronchospasm, were incurred during service or if they pre-existed service.

The claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not made a final determination on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and outstanding VA treatment records. The claims include service connection for sleep apnea, COPD, a respiratory disorder including asthma, and a nerve disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, asthma, chronic recurring sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, dysautonomia, and chronic headaches, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the claim for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for anemia, hepatitis, a stomach condition, an esophageal condition, asthma, and COPD due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. VA examinations are needed to determine current diagnoses and etiology.

The Veteran has been found to be incapable of securing and maintaining gainful employment since January 22, 2016 due to his service-connected asthma.

The Veteran's SMC at the (l) rate is granted due to his service-connected asthma and PTSD, which combined make him in need of regular aid and attendance. The appeal for a higher level of SMC was not addressed as it was deemed ancillary to the main claim.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo/dizziness and remanded it for a new examination. The earlier effective date claim for asthma was denied as there was no indication of intent to claim prior to August 24, 2014.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.,Her claim for new and material evidence to reopen a previously denied chest pain claim has been granted, but the case is remanded for further development.