Asthma Board decisions

Service connection for a respiratory disability, to include asthma, is granted under the PACT Act. The Veteran's claim for service connection on a basis other than under the PACT Act prior to August 10, 2022 is remanded.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and asthma, but has remanded the remaining issues due to need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including asthma and COPD, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the diabetes mellitus, umbilical hernia, and right eyelid condition issues. The Veteran's migraine headaches and acquired psychiatric condition (including MDD and PTSD) have been granted.,Issues related to spastic duodenal bulb, asthma, bilateral hips, bilateral feet, hiatal hernia, bilateral knees, skin condition, left finger, bilateral elbows, bilateral hands, malaria symptoms, lazy esophageal sphincter, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, ischemic colitis, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), diverticulitis, low back, and neck conditions have been remanded for further review.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disorder and allergy-induced asthma. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional medical evidence regarding the Veteran's right and left knee disorders.

The Board has identified several issues for remand, including service connection for bronchial asthma secondary to sinusitis and traumatic brain injury. Other issues related to hearing loss are also being addressed.

The Veteran's asthma has been rated at 60 percent since August 2018. The Board is remanding the case to determine if her condition warrants a higher rating and whether she qualifies for TDIU due to her service-connected asthma.

The Board denied service connection for a left hip disorder and asthma, finding that the disorders were not related to service or presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's left hip disorder was attributed to non-service-connected factors, while his asthma was not shown to be due to service or presumptive exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to support his claims. The Veteran is now granted service connection for hypertension (HTN), erectile dysfunction (ED), a respiratory condition including bronchial asthma/COPD, a lumbar spine disability, restless leg syndrome of both lower extremities, gout, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's asthma is found to have begun during her active service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, as well as granted remand of the rating decisions for thoracolumbar degenerative disc condition, respiratory condition (including asthma and COPD), migraines, and TBI with photophobia.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right shoulder disorders due to the lack of current diagnoses. The respiratory disorder (COPD and Asthma) is remanded for further development.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (BLE) and (BUE). The claim for left ear hearing loss was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,New and material evidence has been presented to reopen claims for psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression; asthma. These claims are granted.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU prior to April 21, 2015, due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following any substantial gainful employment.,The Veteran's SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is denied as he does not require the regular aid of another person.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed to fully evaluate the Veteran's claims, including for his respiratory disability, GERD, lipoma, allergic rhinitis, erectile dysfunction, kidney disease, dizziness, and low back condition. The examination is also necessary to address the impact of toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs) on these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further evaluation due to insufficient reasoning in previous opinions regarding the onset of asthma and allergic rhinitis during service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and evaluations of various conditions have been dismissed. The appeal for a separate compensable rating for chronic sinusitis with headaches is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development and examination. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical records, complete forms, and undergo examinations related to his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of asthma, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and sleep apnea with asthma have been denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection are also denied.

The Veteran's asthma and back strain are granted service connection as they are found to be related to his military service.