Asthma decisions — 2024

The Veteran's asthma was rated at 10 percent prior to July 24, 2019 and at 30 percent thereafter. The Board denied the claim for higher ratings as there is no evidence that his PFT results met the criteria necessary to support a rating higher than those currently assigned.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes mellitus type 2, heart disorder, respiratory disorder (asthma), and neuropathy of the lower extremity due to unclear medical opinions and potential need for additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted prior to August 10, 2022. Service connection for hepatitis B and a respiratory disorder (claimed as respiratory insufficiency, bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, and sleep apnea) are denied. An initial rating higher than 60 percent for renal insufficiency is denied prior to March 5, 2020.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities for which service connection can be granted, including right and left foot disorders, bronchial asthma, knee, hip, shoulder, or neck DJD, or cervical spondylosis. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury, disease, or symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of June 28, 2012, for the grant of a 20% rating for lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis of the spine, and intervertebral disc syndrome has been granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in a need for regular aid and attendance. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's asthma is granted as pursuant to the PACT Act, but the claim for service connection based on a theory other than presumptive service connection under the PACT Act is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea condition is aggravated by his service-connected sinusitis, deviated septum with rhinitis, and asthma. The case needs further development including obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling an examination.

The Veteran's DMII and hypertension were granted service connection due to in-service herbicide agent exposure.,Her glaucoma, sleep apnea, lung condition (including COPD and asthma), GERD, breast cancer, IBS, endocrinopathy, hypothyroidism, tinnitus, blood clots, heart condition, and bilateral hearing loss were all remanded for further development due to insufficient evidence.

Service connection for asthma and hypertension is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for left knee disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety, major depressive disorder, and cognitive disorder) is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities and asthma due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's right and left knee conditions are being reviewed under direct service connection, while his asthma is being reviewed under both secondary service connection and aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Veteran's asthma and allergic rhinitis have been granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to toxic exposure in the Southwest Asia Theater of operations during the Gulf War.,Diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic back pain are all remanded for further review.