Asthma decisions — 2025

The appeal seeking service connection for a low back condition, anxiety condition, and shortness of breath is dismissed as it was found to be a duplicate appeal.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, sinusitis, and noncompensable ratings for chronic bronchitis and rhinitis due to insufficient evidence of current disability.

The Board remands the claim for a more adequate medical examination to address whether the Veteran has a current respiratory disorder and if so, whether it is secondary to PTSD.

The appeal of entitlement to service connection for asthma, sleep apnea, sleep disturbances, and anxiety condition was dismissed due to a concurrent election of review mechanisms that is prohibited.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for asthma before the Board's final decision, and the appeal was properly dismissed.

The Board denied an increased rating for asthma but granted a 10 percent initial rating for rhinitis, effective August 10, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and granted an initial 20 percent rating for right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, while remanding several other issues.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and an increased rating due to the lack of new and relevant evidence, except for sinusitis which was not readjudicated.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for asthma and remanded the claim for service connection for eczema.

The Board denied service connection for athlete's foot due to the lack of a current diagnosis, and remanded the claim for asthma for further development.

The Board granted an effective date of August 3, 2022, for the award of service connection for PT induced asthma.

The appeal regarding service connection for PTSD was dismissed, while the claims for a right shoulder disability and tinnitus were granted. Other claims for hearing loss, asthma, hip disability, COPD, eye disability, stomach disability, and left ankle disability were denied or remanded.

The Veteran's asthma is rated at 100 percent due to FEV-1 less than 40-percent predicted.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including a cervical spine disability, low back disability, and various limb and heart conditions, as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions began during or were related to the veteran's service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for non-allergic rhinitis, asthma, and service connection for sinusitis.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for asthma to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's condition, including whether it is related to service or asbestos exposure.

The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of asthma due to insufficient evidence regarding the date of diagnosis.

The Board granted service connection for asthma and GERD, effective March 8, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for service-connected asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease based on the evidence of record.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to outstanding records, TERA compliance, and inadequate VA examinations.