Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran's asthma and rhinitis are granted service connection as they had their onset during active duty and are caused by in-service toxic exposure. The cardiovascular disorder is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance is remanded as a full examination is required to assess the severity of her service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to show he is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, respiratory condition, fibromyalgia, and endometriosis due to additional evidence received since the February 2020 Statement of the Case. The Veteran is also required to provide authorization for VA to obtain her non-VA gynecological treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for bronchial asthma on a direct basis, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's asthma condition, including emphysema, is currently rated at 30 percent and the Board finds no evidence to warrant a higher rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), diverticulosis, diseases of the nail on his left foot, hemorrhoids, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The case is remanded to obtain medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating due to her service-connected disabilities, finding that her education and work history did not support a conclusion that she was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning and lack of an addendum opinion addressing the Veteran's respiratory disorder. The claim will be reconsidered with a new examination and medical opinion regarding herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for a restrictive airway disease with mild intermittent asthma was granted. The claim is presumed to be connected to service due to exposure to burn pits and other toxins under the PACT Act.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

Your service connection claims for asthma and emphysema have been granted, but the appeal is dismissed as the benefit requested has already been fully awarded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional private medical records related to asthma.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to April 23, 2020. The appeal for a higher rating of 70 percent or higher for PTSD from that date is granted. Service connection for sleep apnea is established. The appeal regarding service connection for asthma is dismissed.

The Veteran's asthma was rated at 10 percent prior to July 24, 2019 and at 30 percent thereafter. The Board denied the claim for higher ratings as there is no evidence that his PFT results met the criteria necessary to support a rating higher than those currently assigned.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for diabetes mellitus type 2, heart disorder, respiratory disorder (asthma), and neuropathy of the lower extremity due to unclear medical opinions and potential need for additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted prior to August 10, 2022. Service connection for hepatitis B and a respiratory disorder (claimed as respiratory insufficiency, bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, and sleep apnea) are denied. An initial rating higher than 60 percent for renal insufficiency is denied prior to March 5, 2020.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities for which service connection can be granted, including right and left foot disorders, bronchial asthma, knee, hip, shoulder, or neck DJD, or cervical spondylosis. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury, disease, or symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of June 28, 2012, for the grant of a 20% rating for lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis of the spine, and intervertebral disc syndrome has been granted.