Asthma decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, portal vein thrombosis, irritable bowel syndrome (claimed as chronic diarrhea), asthma, cervical spine disability, and allergic rhinitis have all been denied. The issue of service connection for portal vein thrombosis is dismissed as moot due to a prior grant of service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraines, asthma, bilateral pes planus, and others, have prevented her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment since June 26, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to missing medical records and testimony. The VA will obtain these records and schedule examinations for the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (including PTSD, asthma, DJD of the lumbar spine, tinnitus, radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, and migraines) render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lymphoma, respiratory disability, and prostate disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's lung condition, including whether it is related to asbestos exposure during service.

The Veteran's exercise-induced asthma is granted service connection due to exposure during Southwest Asia service. Service connection for bilateral shin splints is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for asthma, lumbar spine disability, and right lower extremity disability due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The rating for PTSD prior to February 9, 2019, was not granted as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. From February 9, 2019, until February 25, 2021, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent, which is denied. The rating for asthma was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung disability, including asthma, due to insufficient attempts made to obtain his military records. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disorder is reopened. The Veteran's PTSD and respiratory disorders are remanded for further evaluation, including an examination and addendum opinion.

The Veteran's claims for asthma, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and headaches are being remanded due to the addition of new VA treatment records to his case file.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis and gastritis.

The Veteran's asthma and back condition are remanded for further examination and opinion. The left leg pain claim is inextricably intertwined with the back condition claim.

The Board has granted service connection for left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and asthma. The conditions are found to be etiologically related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate February 2020 VA examination, which did not address whether the Veteran's current respiratory disability is related to his in-service chemical exposure or treatment for pneumonia. The examiner should consider if service connection can still be established even if a condition was not diagnosed in service.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disorders are being remanded as the current evidence does not establish their onset during service.,The Veteran's asthma, allergic rhinitis, lumbar spine disorder, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral pes planus are also being remanded due to insufficient evidence of their onset or connection to service.

The Veteran's bilateral groin and hip disabilities, as well as asthma and allergic rhinitis, are all granted service connection.,All issues related to the Veteran's groin, hip, asthma, and allergic rhinitis have been resolved in his favor.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for painful motion of the little and ring fingers, left and right hands have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the lower extremities has been granted separate disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder and heart disorder due to potential secondary effects from service-connected CVID pansinusitis and rhinitis, as well as possible exposure to herbicide agents.