Asthma decisions — 2021

The Board has denied service connection for dyslipidemia and remanded the remaining issues due to incomplete development.

The Board has decided that the VA examination did not address the Veteran's claims regarding exposure to diesel fumes and thus a new examination is needed to determine if his respiratory disabilities are related to service, including exposure to asbestos and diesel fumes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of asthma and has remanded his claim for a higher rating.

The Veteran's left ankle disability, characterized as a left ankle sprain and degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, is granted.,There is no current clinical diagnosis of asthma or any other respiratory conditions during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the cases of sinus tachycardia, chronic bronchitis, and asthma for further development to determine if they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sinus disorder, respiratory disability (cough variant asthma), right hip disability, and low back disability due to inadequate medical opinions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board denied service connection for asthma and breathing problems, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not worsen during his active duty.

The Veteran's appeals regarding increased rating for PTSD with opioid and alcohol use disorder, service connection for asthma, and service connection for erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's asbestosis, asthma, and COPD are not currently manifested by the required criteria for a higher rating. The Board has remanded this issue due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the need for outpatient oxygen therapy.

The Veteran's 100% rating for bronchial asthma has been restored. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is moot as the Veteran now has a 100% rating for his service-connected condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, finding that there was no competent evidence linking the condition to her active duty service. The Board also noted that the Veteran did not have asthma during service and that post-service medical records do not show treatment or complaints of asthma until nearly 30 years later.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an incomplete addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing asthma was not aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma is rated at 30 percent, but no higher, for the entire appeal period. The rating criteria are met as the Veteran requires daily inhalational and oral bronchodilator therapy.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA opinions and further clarification of diagnosis dates. The Veteran's respiratory disorder, including asthma and berylliosis, is being evaluated for service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and granted a non-compensable rating for eczema/atopic dermatitis. The Veteran's claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, asthma, and osteoarthritis of the neck and shoulders is remanded.,The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship between the Veteran’s current conditions and her service. The claims for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, asthma, and osteoarthritis of the neck and shoulders are remanded.

The Board has remanded four issues related to service connection for sleep apnea, asthma, and joint/muscle conditions. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's asthma was rated at 30 percent prior to January 28, 2009 and at 60 percent since then. The Board denied the appeal for increased ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, including COPD and asthma, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure or other in-service injury that could link his current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for a chronic respiratory disability, fibromyalgia, and esophageal polyps were denied. The case was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

Service connection is granted for IBS and atopic dermatitis, both of which are considered manifestations of a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.,Service connection is also granted for asthma, with the reasoning that it was incurred in service.