Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea was previously granted in an October 2023 rating decision, and the appeal is dismissed as neither the Veteran nor his representative has appealed the rating or effective date.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and bronchitis with an effective date of August 25, 2021. The Veteran's claim was previously denied in 2014 but he continuously pursued his claim since then.

The Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for COPD, increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II, and increased rating for scar to neck have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors and requires a VA examination for asthma.

The Veteran's asthma is granted effective August 5, 2021. The issue of service connection for his asthma before this date remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bronchial asthma and sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma has been remanded due to new and relevant evidence received since the last final denial.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder has been granted based on new and relevant evidence received since the last final denial.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to their death during the appeal process.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate disability, asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, lung disability, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal disorder, to include GERD, and respiratory disorder, including asthma, due to a lack of adequate medical opinions. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU from March 4, 2015, to August 30, 2016, is remanded due to insufficient evidence showing he was unemployable by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Meniere's syndrome, also claimed as vertigo, is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of the condition.

The Veteran's claims for asthma, degenerative arthritis (also claimed as rheumatoid arthritis), and left hip condition have been denied due to a lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,There is no indication in the record that the Veteran was exposed to any specific hazards or substances during his military service that could be linked to his current conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with obtaining VA Behavioral Health Autopsy Program (BHAP) records and obtaining an adequate medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death. The appellant contends that the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including hydrocodone prescribed for COPD, contributed to his suicide.

The appeals of the denial of service connection for tinnitus and cataracts are dismissed. The increased rating in excess of 30 percent for asthma is denied, while the issues of sleep apnea, left knee joint arthritis with painful motion (extension), and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and bipolar disorder are being remanded due to new evidence received during her April 2023 Board hearing.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the entire appeal filed in September 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran was diagnosed with tuberculosis during service and if any current conditions are related to that diagnosis. The AOJ is instructed to obtain VA treatment records, schedule a VA examination, and provide an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

Service connection for hypertension is granted due to the PACT Act presumption of exposure. Service connection for asthma and stroke are denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for asthma was denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and in-service herbicide agent exposure.

Service connection for hypertension is granted due to the PACT Act presumption of exposure. Service connection for asthma and stroke are denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for stroke remains pending as it has been remanded.