Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran's asthma and bilateral fallen arches are not service-connected. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma is related to his exposure to burn pits during service in Iraq, and therefore grants service connection for asthma.

The Veteran has withdrawn all of his pending claims and appeals, including those related to bronchitis, dermatitis, tremors, chronic fatigue syndrome, right knee strain, low back strain, multiple scars on the left side of body, sinusitis with headaches, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis with degenerative arthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for temporomandibular joint disorder was denied as the examination scheduled in connection with an increased rating claim was missed without good cause.,The Veteran's claim to revise the October 5, 2007, rating decision based on CUE was denied because there was no indication that the prior decision failed to adjudicate a service connection claim for asthma.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not onset during or immediately after service and were more likely due to cardiomyopathy.,Service connection was also denied for a heart disability.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, extrinsic asthma, and migraine headaches due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is related to or aggravated by his service-connected sinusitis and asthma, which are already established. The Board finds that the evidence supports this relationship.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address the Veteran's claims of respiratory conditions, including asthma and COPD with restrictive lung disease. The VA examiner is required to provide an opinion on the nature and etiology of these conditions, as well as their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in a VA medical opinion and inadequate statement of reasons or bases. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including asthma and COPD, is now before the AOJ for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to bilateral ear disorder, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of these conditions. The VA will need to obtain additional medical records and schedule examinations to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current diagnoses and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a respiratory disability and a heart disability, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions (CVID and diabetes mellitus, type II), respectively.

The Veteran's asthma, voiding dysfunction (female stress incontinence), endometriosis, and PTSD have been granted service connection.,Additional compensation for a dependent child over the age of 18 based on pursuance of a course of instruction at an approved educational institution has also been restored.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence on whether the Veteran's respiratory impairment is related to service, specifically exposure to chemicals. The Veteran needs a VA examination to provide this information.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection, and the claims for nodular eczema at the left thigh, bunion disorder on the left foot, muscle cramps in the left lower extremity, asthma, and right ear fluid were all denied. The rating of 10% for the scar on the left thigh is remanded.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability claim was denied as there is no competent evidence of a current diagnosis.,Service connection for asthma was granted based on the persuasive opinion linking it to service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension based on legal provisions other than the PACT Act, and remanded the issues of service connection for a cardiovascular disease (other than hypertension) and asthma.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for a right ankle disorder and respiratory disorders (asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, COPD, and emphysema) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for asthma and sleep disorder due to errors in obtaining the Veteran's complete service records, including STRs. The VA will need to obtain these records and provide a comprehensive examination to address the etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and asthma, due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for hypothyroidism is also remanded.