Asthma decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for asthma and a gynecological disorder to obtain clarifying medical opinions due to conflicting evidence.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70%. Other conditions were denied or remanded.

Service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis was denied. Service connection for major depressive disorder, bronchial asthma, sleep apnea, and a vitamin deficiency were dismissed.

The veteran's service connection for COPD and asthma is granted. The claim for a skin condition is remanded.

The Board granted service connection for ataxia and asthma, considering them secondary to the veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board denied service connection for asthma, cervical strain with spinal fusion surgery, and psychiatric disorders including PTSD. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis or nexus to service.

The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating and service connection for certain conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected asthma has been granted. The Board found that the OSA is proximately due to the service-connected asthma.

The Board denied service connection for a skin rash, asthma, Alzheimer's disease, and prostate cancer as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 60 percent for mitral valve regurgitation with tricuspid valve regurgitation and an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension. The Board remanded the issues related to obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, and service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder.

The VA dismissed the claim for service connection of psychosis or mental illness (claimed as sleep disturbances) for treatment eligibility. The claims for asthma and bronchitis were denied, while the claims for psychiatric disability, back disability, and neck disability were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for asthma and entitlement to TDIU due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board dismissed the claim for an earlier effective date for bronchial asthma and denied it for left knee strain. The claims for right knee strain and right hip strain were remanded for further action.

The veteran is granted an effective date of August 26, 2014 for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance. The decision is mixed because the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date was denied.

Service connection for asthma and COPD is granted. Other issues, including headaches, knee disability, muscle pain/tendinitis, erectile dysfunction, and lumbar disability, are remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed claims for asthma, kidney cancer, chest pains, and rhinitis due to lack of adjudication. Claims for cervical DDD, shoulder strains, hip conditions, and foot conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asthma was granted. The claim for a gastroesophageal disorder, including acid reflux and GERD, was remanded for further development.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection for various conditions were mostly denied. However, the claims for allergic rhinitis and asthma were remanded for further consideration.

The veteran's claims for compensable ratings for bronchitis, sinusitis, and hearing loss were denied. Service connection was granted for carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities and asthma. All other issues were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asthma due to burn pit exposure is granted. The claim for arthritis as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine condition is remanded for further evaluation.