Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD, asthma, and allergic rhinitis have been remanded for further evaluation due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing asthma was aggravated by her active military service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral eye disability and respiratory disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions addressing service connection, exposure basis, and nexus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, asthma, chronic bronchitis, and pulmonary emphysema due to exposure to asbestos during his military service. The VA examinations are inadequate, and additional medical records need to be obtained.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus is granted as service connected due to in-service noise exposure.,Secondary service connection for asthma is granted, with aggravation by service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a respiratory condition (including COPD and asthma) and a psychiatric disability (PTSD). The Veteran's treatment records from Thundermist Health Center and Fatima Hospital need to be obtained, and an appropriate VA examination is required if these records show current diagnoses of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's asthma, tinnitus, and related conditions are now service-connected. The Board has determined that additional examinations and remands are necessary for further analysis of the remaining issues.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's asthma prior to March 25, 2021. The rating is subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's asthma was noted on his active-duty Report of Medical Examination and clearly and unmistakably did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and COPD, finding that the Veteran's exposure to burning sugarcane during active service is at least as likely a cause of his respiratory conditions.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for viral hepatitis, right knee disability, right ankle disability, asthma, or cervical spine disability. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's asthma has been granted an initial rating of 60 percent prior to March 6, 2023. A higher rating is denied. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's asthma and obstructive sleep apnea are rated at 30 percent since June 11, 2021. The right shoulder tendonitis is rated at 30 percent from November 23, 2020 to January 24, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU rating based on these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for eczema, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma have been granted. The claim for a left shoulder disability is being remanded.,New evidence has reopened the Veteran's claims for eczema, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis, which are now presumed related to his service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory condition, claimed as asthma; left foot disability; right foot disability; low back disability; and sleep apnea. These claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's asthma is granted on a presumptive basis due to service in the Gulf War. The right knee and plantar fasciitis claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's asthma has been rated at 60 percent since July 2014. The Board granted a maximum rating of 100 percent for the period from February 25, 2019, based on FEV-1 pre-bronchial dilator results below 40 percent predicted.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted as service-connected, effective December 13, 2021.,Effective December 13, 2021, the Veteran is granted service connection for asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, GAD, MDD, and a respiratory condition including asthma.