Asthma decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's asthma and COPD, finding that his current respiratory disorders are related to his military service. The decision is based on a positive nexus opinion provided by his treating physician.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, finding that there was no current disability at any time during or immediately prior to the relevant claim period.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's back, right hip, asthma, and heart disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his sleep apnea to include asthma was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 6602 (asthma) or 6847 (sleep apnea).

The Board has decided that the Veteran's asthma may be related to his exposure to pesticides in his office building, but more evidence is needed to confirm this relationship.

The Veteran's asthma is rated at a 60 percent disability rating, but no higher, throughout the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's respiratory disability, including sinusitis and bronchitis (also diagnosed as asthma), is being remanded for an addendum VA medical opinion to address his exposure to burn pits in Korea during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of asthma, finding that her condition clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the claim due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's respiratory disorders, including COPD, asthma, chronic bronchitis, and non-specific interstitial pneumonia. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma and low back disability render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, as he is precluded from obtaining such due to his disabilities. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU are met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include left lung scarring, asthma, COPD, and lingular pneumonia.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating of 30 percent or more for his service-connected asthma before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma was granted. The claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the claim for service connection for lower back condition is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding lung nodules and asthma. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis and asthma are granted presumptive service connection due to exposure to burn pits during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has remanded all service connection claims due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records, particularly from facilities in the Bronx, Puerto Rico, and Gainesville.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for asthma, increased disability evaluation for left wrist scar, and service connection for IBS are being remanded due to errors in the decision-making process.

The Veteran's asthma is related to service exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD disability results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent initial rating.,Service connection for asthma is granted due to qualifying service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

Service connection is granted for GERD (acid reflux).,Service connection is denied for Hepatitis C and Sleep apnea.,The claim of service connection for asthma remains pending and requires further review.