Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected asthma is granted an initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current asthma and an in-service event involving inhalation of calcium hypochlorite. The Board concluded that the Veteran's asthma has an unclear etiology related to environmental and genetic factors.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis, asthma, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) as there is no persuasive evidence that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma was increased from 30% to 60%, effective June 12, 2021. The VA started the monthly payments at the new rate with the July 1, 2021 payment and denied a retroactive payment for the period before that.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and COPD, both related to exposure to herbicide agents in service, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected asthma with obstructive sleep apnea is rated at 60 percent, but no higher, due to the need for intermittent (at least three per year) courses of systemic corticosteroids.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to additional relevant STRs being added to the file after the initial decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility for a special home adaptation grant as they do not result in blindness, anatomical loss or use of both hands, partial or full thickness burns, or inhalation injury residuals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD with bronchitis and asthma was denied in February 2007, but he appealed the decision. The Board granted service connection effective from February 6, 2006, and increased the rating to 60% effective May 14, 2012. The Veteran requested an earlier effective date for COPD with bronchitis and asthma, but this was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and chronic cough, finding that the Veteran's respiratory conditions began in service and are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for revising the April 2010 rating decision, which increased his service-connected mild persistent asthma from 10% to 30%, is dismissed due to untimely filing of a VA Form 10182 and lack of good cause shown.

The Veteran's asthma is presumed to be related to her service in Saudi Arabia, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his claims, and no further action is required.

The appeal of the right wrist disorder claim is dismissed. The claims for cervical and/or lumbar spine disorder, diabetes mellitus Type II (DM II), respiratory/pulmonary disorder other than asthma and allergic rhinitis, cholecystectomy disease, and body joint pain are all granted.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder, asthma, and right wrist osteoarthritis are all granted service connection.,Service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder) is established based on evidence showing its onset during active duty. Service connection for asthma is also established as it had its onset during active duty. Right wrist osteoarthritis is causally related to military service.

The Veteran's asthma began during active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma is presumed to have been present at service entry and was not aggravated by service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for asthma is granted.

The Board has granted a separate compensable disability rating of 30 percent for asthma effective July 31, 2017. The appellant's service-connected conditions include Meniere's syndrome and an enlarged prostate.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a new medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's respiratory disorders and considering his chemical exposures during service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of a 30 percent for his service-connected bronchial asthma is being remanded due to incomplete VA examination and missing PFT results.