Asthma decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for asthma and a 10 percent rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities were dismissed. The claim of entitlement to a compensable rating for eczema was denied, while the claim of entitlement to allergic rhinitis was not addressed as it pertained to different issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to August 14, 2023.

The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral strain, asthma, melasma and hydradenitis, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and stress), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, a left foot disorder, and IBS have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, COPD, pancreatitis, stroke, and left arm weakness (claimed as secondary to stroke) based on the presumption of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or due to in-service exposure.

The Veteran's right ankle sprain, lumbar strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, headaches (tension), and erectile dysfunction are all granted as service connection. The Veteran's asthma is also granted as service connection. However, the Veteran's muscle pain/spasms do not meet VA compensation criteria.,Service connection for these conditions is based on their onset during or shortly after service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sleep apnea and asthma due to a failure to provide proper notice for a hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including TBI, chronic fatigue syndrome, pes planus, GERD, asthma, left hand condition, right hand condition, sleep apnea, and gout have been denied. The Board has remanded the claims for lumbosacral strain and bilateral knee strains.

The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, hypertension with residuals including stroke, DM II, bilateral amputation of all toes, and diabetic neuropathy to obtain VA medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Board also remanded the claim for ED as it is inextricably intertwined with the DM II claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as well as sleep apnea secondary to a psychiatric disorder are being remanded. The initial rating claim for asthma remains denied, while the MGUS claim is also denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, will be considered based on toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's asthma requires intermittent inhalational use, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran's PTSD and insomnia do not meet the criteria for a 70% rating. Service connection for PLMD, UARS, and a skin disability is remanded due to unclear medical opinions.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's sleep apnea claim has been remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that this rating adequately compensates his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's asthma and chronic bronchitis are granted service connection due to exposure to fine particulate matter during his military service, with the presumption of exposure under the PACT Act for chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, asthma, and foot conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history throughout the appeal period.

The appeal seeking readjudication of the previously denied claim for PTSD and multiple other conditions is dismissed due to a procedural defect. The Veteran's authorized representative at the time the appeal was submitted did not have the authority to file the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand several cases related to the Veteran's PTSD, asthma, and other conditions. The issues include increased disability ratings for PTSD and asthma, as well as effective date determinations.

The Board has granted service connection for a pulmonary disability, including asthma and COPD, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his surgeries during active duty.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU is dismissed as the issues are already pending in the legacy system, and docketing of the January 2022 NOD was erroneous.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma has been dismissed because the appellant withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for the service connection of multiple conditions, including low back disability, bilateral foot disability, cervical spine disability, migraines, right hand and shoulder disabilities, right wrist disability, asthma (claimed as Gulf War Syndrome), chronic fatigue syndrome, dysmenorrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and sleep disability. As a result, these claims are dismissed.