Asthma Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a heart condition and asthma, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims. The Board determined that the Veteran did not have a current heart condition or asthma at any time during his appeal period. For asthma, the Board found clear and unmistakable evidence that it preexisted service and was not aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to COPD and asthma, as it is unclear whether these conditions are related to military service or asbestos exposure. The VA needs to obtain a medical opinion regarding this issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development to determine if his diagnosed respiratory disorders are related to service, including stress associated with in-service events.

The Veteran's hearing loss is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was aggravated by service and whether any increase in severity was due to its natural progression.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was aggravated by service and whether any increase in severity was due to its natural progression. Additional steps are needed to verify the inservice injury that led to his current condition.,The Veteran's low back disability is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it began during service, manifested within one year after discharge, or is related to service. Further steps are needed to obtain in-service treatment records and verify stressors.,The Veteran's bilateral knee disability is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it began during service, manifested within one year after discharge, or is related to service. Further steps are needed to obtain in-service treatment records and verify the inservice injury.,The Veteran's asthma is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was diagnosed while in service and whether any increase in severity is due to his service-connected ankle disabilities.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depression) is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it began during service, manifested within one year after discharge, or is related to service. Further steps are needed to verify stressors.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for further examination regarding the Veteran's migraine condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and/or asthma, as well as other lay reports of sleeping problems in service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for asthma, hypertension, and skin condition due to insufficient opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's sleep apnea and alopecia are denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 30 percent and the Board has decided to remand the case for further evaluation.

The Veteran's asthma has been granted a 100% evaluation, and his claim for TDIU based on unemployability due to asthma is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back disability, bilateral hip disability, and asthma have been denied as new evidence does not support reopening the claims.,No new or relevant evidence has been received to reopen any of the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, and asthma have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of COPD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for bronchial asthma. The pension issue is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for rheumatoid arthritis, allergy disability, and asthma due to incomplete service treatment records and insufficient VA examination opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting findings in VA examinations and treatment records regarding the Veteran's respiratory disability, including COPD, emphysema, and asthma. The matter is now pending for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder NOS was dismissed as it has already been adjudicated.,Higher ratings for hypertension and hydrocephalus are denied due to the lack of evidence showing diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, or systolic pressure predominantly 200 or more.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection claims due to a withdrawal of appeal by his authorized representative.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's respiratory disability, including his claimed asthma and other respiratory conditions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of COPD, Asthma, Bronchitis, and Residuals of Chicken Pox due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service records show treatment for respiratory conditions while in-service, but no specific diagnoses. A new examination is required for each condition.

The Veteran's asthma disability rating is being remanded for further evaluation and evidence collection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's respiratory disabilities, including COPD, asthma, and emphysema, which are presumed to be related to in-service herbicide exposure.