Asthma decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma has been granted, and the appeal is dismissed as there are no longer any outstanding issues to be decided.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of response from Mt. Sinai Medical Center regarding the Veteran's private medical records, and requests for these records should be made again.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis, bronchial asthma, and interstitial lung disease as there was no evidence of a current disability during the claim period or immediately prior to filing.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but denied service connection for residuals of a jaw and gum injury.,Service connection is also remanded for respiratory disease (COPD and asthma).

The Board has found that the Veteran's hepatic and splenic calcifications, thyroid nodules, asthma, and larynx disability (claimed as hoarseness) are not related to his active service. The claims for these conditions have been remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right and left knee conditions, a respiratory condition (including asthma), sleep apnea, and headaches. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical records, seek private treatment records, determine qualifying service under 38 C.F.R. § 3.320(a)(4), provide a VA examination for the Veteran's respiratory condition, and obtain an opinion for his headache condition.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma, finding that the Veteran's current asthma is at least as likely as not due to his exposure to particulate matter while in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, lumbar spine disability, and asthma have been granted. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and right/left hand/wrist disabilities (claimed as carpal tunnel syndrome).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including TB, asthma, and COPD, finding that there is no evidence of active disease during or after service. The Board also found no association with herbicide exposure in Korea.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including bilateral knee, hip, and foot disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of asthma due to inadequate medical opinion regarding jet fuel exposure.

The Board has denied an increased rating for tinnitus and has remanded the issues of service connection for asthma and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder was caused by stressors during active-duty service and the claim for this condition is granted. The right ankle condition and respiratory condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's lung conditions are denied service connection as they are not related to his active service, including exposure to herbicide agents. His diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been granted increased ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, hypertension, and prostate cancer due to alleged exposure to herbicide agents during service. The claims are being remanded for further development including verification of exposure and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected respiratory disability (now claimed as bronchial asthma) is remanded due to the lack of recent VA examination. A new examination is needed to assess the current severity of the condition.

The Veteran's asthma was granted service connection, and the Board has remanded for further analysis of secondary service connection for COPD.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical opinions and development of records. The Veteran's pulmonary disability, including emphysema, COPD, and asthma, is being reviewed again.

The Veteran was granted TDIU from April 16, 2013 to December 31, 2014.,TDIU was denied for the period January 1, 2015 to August 7, 2015 due to substantially gainful income.

The Board has found that additional development is required for the Veteran's claims of sarcoidosis and asthma, including service connection for asthma secondary to sarcoidosis. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.