Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran's COPD with occupational asthma and dyspnea on exertion is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that his disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating based on the FEV-1 values and other relevant PFT results.

The Veteran's asthma is rated at 60 percent, and the Board denied a rating in excess of this. The Veteran also sought TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, but the Board found he could still secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma due to Gulf War environmental hazards has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to Gulf War environmental hazards, with consideration of secondary service-connected PTSD, is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension and asthma are granted as service connected. The head injury claim is denied.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination. The Veteran's appeal of the remaining issues is dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, right knee disability, and left knee pain disability. The Veteran's current disabilities are not considered to be related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for asthma. The Veteran's current condition is not linked to his time in the military.

The Veteran's appeal for hypertension was withdrawn. Service connection for asthma and bilateral hearing loss disability is granted, with the latter having a rating of 100% effective as of the date of decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for COPD, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking his COPD to his service-connected asthma or any in-service injury.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, finding that his pre-existing condition did not worsen during service and was within its natural progression.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a respiratory disability, including asthma and COPD, is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of record. A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder (asthma) as it was not shown to be incurred in or caused by service.

The Veteran's service connection for a respiratory condition, including asthma and COPD, is granted on both direct and presumptive bases. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is also granted. However, the Board has remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was reopened due to new evidence showing in-service exposure near the Korean DMZ. Service connection is granted on a presumptive basis as he served during the Vietnam Era and his condition is among diseases presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure. The Veteran's asthma, noted at entry, is service connected as it likely aggravated during service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's respiratory conditions, including asthma and COPD, should be remanded for further examination and opinion due to inadequate previous VA examinations.

Service connection for asthma is granted, and a 70 percent rating for PTSD is granted. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a breathing condition, to include asthma, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of the medical opinion provided.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD and asthma, finding no evidence of a nexus between his current respiratory conditions and active service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has found that the development conducted does not comply with the prior Board remand directives and has ordered additional medical examination and development. The case is now REMANDED for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with anxiety and TBI results in total occupational and social impairment, leading to a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD effective April 1, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive pulmonary disease, including asthma and COPD, is granted. The Board finds that the pre-existing condition of obstructive pulmonary disease (including both asthma and COPD) existed prior to service and was aggravated by service exposure to burn pits.