Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral pseudophakia is currently rated at 30 percent, effective since June 1992. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.,For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran's bronchial asthma has required intermittent inhalational therapy and did not meet the criteria for a higher 30 percent rating based on FEV-1 or FEV-1/FVC percentage.

The Veteran's neck, eye, asthma, left ankle, and acquired psychiatric disorder claims are remanded for further development.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current neck disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for an opinion on whether the Veteran's asthma is secondary to his service-connected chronic bronchitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma with emphysema contributed to his death from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The Appellant submitted new evidence and requested a second opportunity for VA to obtain a report by the County Medical Examiner who prepared the Veteran's death certificate.

The Veteran's asthma, PTSD with depressive disorder and opioid use disorder, and TBI ratings are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for respiratory disorders, including COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, and/or bronchitis, due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The case requires further development as the March 2020 VA examination is not fully adequate.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence added to the claims file, including VA outpatient records. The issues of service connection for teeth issues, shoulder condition, acquired psychiatric disorder, right foot (pes planus), limitation of flexion right knee/leg, gout (claimed as painful joints), generalized body aches, skin disability, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), recurrent allergies, sleep apnea, bilateral hand disability, sinus disability, and asthma are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bronchial asthma, COPD, bilateral hearing loss, and a bilateral eye disability due to lack of evidence of current disabilities during the pendency of the claim.,Service connection was also denied for degenerative arthritis as it had already been approved by the Regional Office.

The Veteran's asthma was first manifested during active service in Afghanistan and is related to burn pit exposure. The Board has granted service connection for asthma, reopening the claim based on new evidence.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there was no evidence of findings of FEV-1 or FEV-1/FVC of 40 to 55 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's current respiratory disorders and their relationship to his military service, particularly given his exposure to burn pits. The Veteran is entitled to a VA examination to clarify these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his active service, including exposure to asbestos.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's asthma and its relation to service, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the left arm and right arm disability claims, and denied all issues of increased rating or service connection.

The Board denied service connection for a recurrent respiratory disability, including COPD and asthma, finding that the disabilities did not originate during active service or are otherwise related to it.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma was incurred in service and has been continuously present since separation. The Board granted service connection for this disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition, specifically asthma and reactive airway disease. The Veteran needs to be provided with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her respiratory conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis and asthma do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, thus denying his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for asthma is being remanded due to the need for clarification on his use of medications and a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's asthma, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis. The case will be returned for further examination and opinions on direct service connection and secondary service connection.