Asthma decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, degenerative arthritis of the spine, and right shoulder degenerative arthritis have been denied. The current ratings are deemed appropriate based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's asthma claim has been dismissed as a full grant of benefits was awarded in the September 2021 rating decision.,The Board has remanded the issues regarding low back strain, right PFS, left PFS, left hip strain with left hip impairment, left hip strain with limitation of flexion, right hip strain with right hip impairment, and right hip strain with limitation of flexion for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's respiratory disability, claimed as asthma, is related to her service. The Veteran was treated for an upper respiratory infection during active duty training (ADT) and also had a history of extrinsic asthma. However, there is no medical examination record linking these conditions to her service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and new evidence has established that he currently suffers from asthma and a right knee disorder. However, his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The remaining claims for psychiatric, back, sciatica, headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to pending appeals in the AMA system that need to be resolved before adjudication can proceed.

Service connection for a respiratory disability, to include asthma, is granted under the PACT Act. The Veteran's claim for service connection on a basis other than under the PACT Act prior to August 10, 2022 is remanded.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and asthma, but has remanded the remaining issues due to need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including asthma and COPD, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the diabetes mellitus, umbilical hernia, and right eyelid condition issues. The Veteran's migraine headaches and acquired psychiatric condition (including MDD and PTSD) have been granted.,Issues related to spastic duodenal bulb, asthma, bilateral hips, bilateral feet, hiatal hernia, bilateral knees, skin condition, left finger, bilateral elbows, bilateral hands, malaria symptoms, lazy esophageal sphincter, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, ischemic colitis, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), diverticulitis, low back, and neck conditions have been remanded for further review.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disorder and allergy-induced asthma. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional medical evidence regarding the Veteran's right and left knee disorders.

The Board has identified several issues for remand, including service connection for bronchial asthma secondary to sinusitis and traumatic brain injury. Other issues related to hearing loss are also being addressed.

The Veteran's asthma has been rated at 60 percent since August 2018. The Board is remanding the case to determine if her condition warrants a higher rating and whether she qualifies for TDIU due to her service-connected asthma.

The Board denied service connection for a left hip disorder and asthma, finding that the disorders were not related to service or presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's left hip disorder was attributed to non-service-connected factors, while his asthma was not shown to be due to service or presumptive exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to support his claims. The Veteran is now granted service connection for hypertension (HTN), erectile dysfunction (ED), a respiratory condition including bronchial asthma/COPD, a lumbar spine disability, restless leg syndrome of both lower extremities, gout, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's asthma is found to have begun during her active service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, as well as granted remand of the rating decisions for thoracolumbar degenerative disc condition, respiratory condition (including asthma and COPD), migraines, and TBI with photophobia.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right shoulder disorders due to the lack of current diagnoses. The respiratory disorder (COPD and Asthma) is remanded for further development.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (BLE) and (BUE). The claim for left ear hearing loss was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,New and material evidence has been presented to reopen claims for psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression; asthma. These claims are granted.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU prior to April 21, 2015, due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following any substantial gainful employment.,The Veteran's SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is denied as he does not require the regular aid of another person.