Asthma decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disabilities, specifically asthma, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and remanded the issues of initial disability rating for chronic bronchitis with reactive airway or asthma, and TDIU prior to October 5, 2010.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any lung disorder other than the Veteran's service-connected pulmonary embolism. The issue of entitlement to an earlier effective date for TDIU will not be addressed.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's MDD and unspecified anxiety disorder are currently rated at 50 percent, which does not warrant an increase to a higher rating.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to PTSD, spinal disabilities, hearing loss, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. The Veteran's VA treatment records need to be updated, and she needs to undergo additional examinations to assess the severity of her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for asthma, COPD, arthritis of the hands and feet, and cervical spine disorder. The VA examiners were requested to provide opinions on whether these conditions are related to military service, including herbicide exposure, or if they are proximately due to or aggravated by other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for recurrent respiratory disability (including asthma) and cervical spine disability due to incomplete records from his third period of active service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for various service-connected conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's attorney requesting withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 60 percent, but no higher. Service connection for CAD and COPD are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, shortness of breath during physical training in service, and bradycardia/implanted pacemaker due to insufficient development and lack of clear conclusions with supporting rationale.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disorder. Service connection for left carpal tunnel syndrome and right carpal tunnel syndrome is denied, with the latter issue remanded for further development.

The Veteran's CAD was granted a 100% rating effective April 16, 2018. Service connection for tinea and asthma were also established, but BPH was denied.,TDIU was granted from February 1, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, asthma, and tension headache disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records from Fairfield/Travis AFB VA Outpatient Clinic.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for asthma, OSA, prostate cancer, and ED due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service exposure to fuel (such as JP-4) or other chemicals encountered during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including COPD and asthma, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his military service and his current respiratory conditions.

The Board has denied separate disability ratings for the Veteran's asthma and obstructive sleep apnea as a matter of law due to the regulations governing coexisting respiratory conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for a respiratory disorder and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities prior to June 10, 2015. The claims are related as they both involve issues of service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his respiratory disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU. She also requires aid and attendance due to her service-connected conditions, resulting in SMC based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand directives and thus, the case is being returned to the RO for further development.