Asthma decisions — 2025

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for asthma, as the earliest date available is September 30, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary disability, claimed as asthma, due to a lack of evidence showing that he has had this condition during or approximate to the pendency of his claim.

The Board denied service connection for radiculopathy, left lower extremity, sleep apnea syndrome, and right knee condition but granted service connection for dermatosis. The Veteran's asthma was also not rated compensably prior to July 21, 2023.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a rating more than 10 percent for right wrist sprain, but remanded claims for left knee disorder, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and vertigo.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for asthma as a new medical opinion is needed.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and hypertension, while denying service connection for asthma, COPD, chronic coughing, sinusitis, and a left shoulder scar. The decision also remanded several other issues for further consideration.

The appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for asthma and chronic sinusitis was dismissed by the Veteran through his authorized representative.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma and COPD due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the Veteran failed to report for VA examinations without good cause.

The Board denied service connection for lower back pain and a higher rating for asthma, but remanded the claim for service connection for a lung condition due to potential in-service exposure.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder, diagnosed as bronchospasms and asthma, finding no evidence of in-service incurrence or a causal relationship to service.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a November 2023 rating decision.

The Board remands the appeal to obtain an adequate medical opinion and further develop the record regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's asthma.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiac disability due to the lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis during the appeal period. The asthma claim was remanded for further examination.

The Board granted service connection for right leg radiculopathy and asthma, and a rating of 30 percent, but no greater, for headaches. The claims for increased ratings were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for migraines due to a lack of evidence showing the Veteran has a current diagnosis and no nexus to military service. The asthma claim was remanded due to an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, and asthma to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The appeal was partially denied and partially remanded, with some claims granted and others denied.

The Board granted service connection for asthma prior to August 10, 2022, and as of that date under the PACT Act. The claims for other disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for asthma, as the Veteran did not have the condition on the date of the PACT Act's enactment.