Asthma decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee conditions, diabetes mellitus type II, and asthma were denied. The denial was based on the lack of evidence showing a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing asthma was aggravated by service, and therefore grants service connection for asthma.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for asthma and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a causal link between his military service and his current condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a breathing disability, including asthma and obstructive sleep apnea, finding no evidence of a causal relationship between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to substantially comply with the Court's June 2018 remand instructions, specifically regarding whether the Veteran’s pre-existing asthma was related to an in-service aggravation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral leg disability, left ankle disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder), asthma, ulcers, and right ankle disability due to lack of current diagnoses related to these conditions.

The appeal of the claim seeking service connection for bilateral eye disorder, asthma, COPD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus has been dismissed.,The appeals of the claims seeking service connection for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, OSA, and diabetes mellitus have been remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected asthma. The initial rating for asthma remains at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's gynecological disorder and respiratory disorder. The issues of service connection for both conditions are now pending.

The Veteran's service connection claims for IBS, headaches, sinusitis, salmonella residuals, left knee pain, hernia, bilateral arm numbness, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), asthma, and liver cysts are all granted. The Veteran's periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA service must be confirmed and identified.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the need for additional medical evidence and examinations. The Veteran's COPD and asthma service connection appeals are being addressed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, a neurological disability (specifically tremors), and a respiratory disability (asthma) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The VA is instructed to obtain additional evidence and provide new examinations to address these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including asthma and COPD, is related to his service in Vietnam, where he was presumed exposed to herbicide agents. The claims for these conditions are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing asthma was aggravated during service, and therefore grants service connection for asthma.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for his service-connected respiratory condition was dismissed as he withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a nexus between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, finding that there is clear and unmistakable evidence of a pre-existing condition that was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits have been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's respiratory disability characterized as asthma and reactive airway disease is granted. The issues of service connection for chronic fatigue, skin conditions to include dermatitis and psoriasis, and headaches are remanded.