Asthma decisions — 2024

The Veteran's total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is denied as there is insufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that he is unemployable by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including right hand fifth digit condition, respiratory condition (including asthma and COPD), left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis, low back condition, hypertension, migraines headaches, and congestive heart failure.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating. The lung condition issue (COPD) and heart condition issue are both remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his death. The claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, headaches, asthma, and PTSD with traumatic brain injury are all being dismissed as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of asthma, finding that his pre-existing condition worsened during active duty.

The Board granted a Level 2 stipend in the PCAFC program for the Veteran due to his need for continuous supervision, protection, or instruction as determined by the April 2023 VFAI evaluation.

The Veteran's asthma is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6602.,The Veteran's uterine fibroids are currently noncompensably rated as they do not require continuous treatment.,The Veteran's migraines are rated as noncompensable due to less frequent attacks without characteristic prostrating attacks.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is denied, while service connection for left leg sciatic radicular pain and parasthesia is remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for allergic rhinitis is also remanded.

The Veteran's asthma is granted on a direct basis for the entire period of appeal, including prior to August 10, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's attempt to reopen his claim for service connection of asthma, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disorder, including asthma with dyspnea. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has found that another remand is necessary as VA failed to substantially comply with the Board's prior remand instructions regarding functional impairment, medical treatment for COPD and asthma, and somatization disorder. The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD remains pending.

The Board has withdrawn the issue of entitlement to service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder and has remanded the issue of service connection for bronchial asthma.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims for various shoulder, wrist, ankle, and spine disorders. The claim for a headache disorder was reopened based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran. Secondary service connection was granted for migraine headaches related to PTSD. Service connection was established for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board denied service connection for asthma and headaches, finding that the Veteran's current conditions did not have onset in or were otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a retrospective opinion regarding whether the appellant was permanently incapable of self-support prior to age 18 due to her combination of mental and physical disabilities.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD and denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, asthma, Crohn's disease, and a back disability. The claim of entitlement to service connection for a heart condition is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to duty-to-assist errors, including inadequate VA examinations and failure to verify in-service toxic exposure.

The Veteran's eosinophilic cell control blood disorder, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis have been granted service connection. The effective dates for these conditions are set to July 3, 2022.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for infertility due to exposure during service. The asthma with sleep apnea and eczema claims are also remanded as new evidence suggests a need for further examination and opinion regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for pneumonia was dismissed. The claim for asthma was denied as new and material evidence was not submitted, but the claim for sleep apnea was reopened and granted due to a change in law (PACT Act). The hypertension claim remains denied. Allergic rhinitis is now service-connected.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has been found related to his military service.