Asthma decisions — 2023

The Veteran's sleep apnea is related to or aggravated by his service-connected sinusitis and asthma, which are already established. The Board finds that the evidence supports this relationship.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address the Veteran's claims of respiratory conditions, including asthma and COPD with restrictive lung disease. The VA examiner is required to provide an opinion on the nature and etiology of these conditions, as well as their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in a VA medical opinion and inadequate statement of reasons or bases. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including asthma and COPD, is now before the AOJ for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to bilateral ear disorder, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of these conditions. The VA will need to obtain additional medical records and schedule examinations to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current diagnoses and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a respiratory disability and a heart disability, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions (CVID and diabetes mellitus, type II), respectively.

The Veteran's asthma, voiding dysfunction (female stress incontinence), endometriosis, and PTSD have been granted service connection.,Additional compensation for a dependent child over the age of 18 based on pursuance of a course of instruction at an approved educational institution has also been restored.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence on whether the Veteran's respiratory impairment is related to service, specifically exposure to chemicals. The Veteran needs a VA examination to provide this information.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection, and the claims for nodular eczema at the left thigh, bunion disorder on the left foot, muscle cramps in the left lower extremity, asthma, and right ear fluid were all denied. The rating of 10% for the scar on the left thigh is remanded.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability claim was denied as there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis.,Service connection for asthma was granted based on the persuasive opinion linking it to service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension based on legal provisions other than the PACT Act, and remanded the issues of service connection for a cardiovascular disease (other than hypertension) and asthma.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for a right ankle disorder and respiratory disorders (asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, COPD, and emphysema) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for asthma and sleep disorder due to errors in obtaining the Veteran's complete service records, including STRs. The VA will need to obtain these records and provide a comprehensive examination to address the etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and asthma, due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for hypothyroidism is also remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD, asthma, and allergic rhinitis have been remanded for further evaluation due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing asthma was aggravated by her active military service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral eye disability and respiratory disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions addressing service connection, exposure basis, and nexus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, asthma, chronic bronchitis, and pulmonary emphysema due to exposure to asbestos during his military service. The VA examinations are inadequate, and additional medical records need to be obtained.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus is granted as service connected due to in-service noise exposure.,Secondary service connection for asthma is granted, with aggravation by service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a respiratory condition (including COPD and asthma) and a psychiatric disability (PTSD). The Veteran's treatment records from Thundermist Health Center and Fatima Hospital need to be obtained, and an appropriate VA examination is required if these records show current diagnoses of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's asthma, tinnitus, and related conditions are now service-connected. The Board has determined that additional examinations and remands are necessary for further analysis of the remaining issues.