Asthma decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his back and associated radiculopathy disabilities, which require assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, transferring, housekeeping, and meal preparation.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for neck strain, asthma, and tension and migraine headaches as they have been withdrawn by the Veteran. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is remanded due to a need for a VA medical examination.

The Board has denied service connection for asthma and rhinitis, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and service. The Veteran's service treatment records did not show any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions during service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's respiratory condition, including interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma and lung nodule, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his in-service Agent Orange exposure.

Service connection is granted for asthma and basal cell carcinoma.,An increased rating of 10 percent from May 18, 2024 to June 9, 2024, and 100 percent from June 10, 2024 through December 10, 2024, is granted for transient ischemic attack (claimed as stroke).

The Veteran's asthma has resulted in the use of a daily inhaler but not more nearly approximated an FEV-1 of 40- to 55-percent predicted, or; FEV-1/FVC of 40 to 55 percent, or; at least monthly visits to a physician for required care of exacerbations, or; intermittent (at least three per year) courses of systemic (oral or parenteral) corticosteroids. Therefore, an initial 30 percent rating is granted.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims for service connection due to a need for further development and consideration of new evidence, including a potential new determination regarding his character of discharge under amended regulations. The appeals are also remanded for service connection determinations.

The Veteran's bronchitis and asthma are granted as service-connected, with the bronchitis being linked to exposure to coal burning furnaces in barracks during her National Guard service. The asthma is secondary to the bronchitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of his hands or feet, nor does he have a severe burn injury. Therefore, he is ineligible for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bronchial asthma, skin rashes, and headaches have been dismissed. The Veteran was granted service connection for her headaches.

The Veteran's asthma and right ankle disability claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence.,The Veteran's COPD claim is remanded as there are insufficient VA treatment records available at this time.,The Veteran's right shoulder, low back, right knee, and left knee disabilities are all remanded due to incomplete or inadequate examination reports.,Service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder disability is remanded because no relevant medical evidence was obtained from her primary care physician.,The Veteran's low back and right ankle disability claims are remanded as there were insufficient VA examinations conducted.,The Veteran's right knee and left knee disabilities are remanded due to incomplete or inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's appeal for eligibility to enroll in the VA healthcare system has been dismissed as he is now receiving VA healthcare benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, finding no current diagnosis of asthma in the record and noting that the Veteran has never been diagnosed with or treated for asthma.

The Veteran's asthma is granted as presumptively service-connected due to exposure to fine particulate matter during her second period of active duty. The issue of whether the asthma was caused by a pre-existing condition or in-service events remains unresolved.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were dismissed as the issues have already been reviewed and denied in a previous rating decision. The denial of service connection was upheld for all conditions except elevated cholesterol, which was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, asthma, high blood pressure, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) have all been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for these conditions based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's kidney stones, neck injury, asthma, and right leg or knee disability are all granted. The Veteran is also awarded a 30% rating for his neck injury. However, the claims for service connection for asthma and right leg or right knee disabilities are remanded due to lack of proper development.

The Veteran's back scars are rated at a noncompensable level due to the scars not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.,The Veteran's bilateral radiculopathy of the lower extremities is granted with a 20 percent rating, reflecting moderate incomplete paralysis.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of various conditions has been dismissed due to their passing.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and TERA participation, as well as conflicting medical opinions on service connection for COPD.