Asthma Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to a clerical error in providing the SSOC to the Appellant's representative, the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bronchial asthma, and COPD due to incomplete medical records from the United States Marshal Service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 1, 2013. From May 1, 2013 to October 20, 2013 and from January 1, 2014 to January 9, 2014, the Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, finding that the Veteran's current disability was not caused by his active duty service or any asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, asthma, and sleep apnea due to PTSD. The examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient discussion of a service medical record indicating asthma was observed in service, and because the Veteran is under hospice care with limited mobility. A new examination is needed to address whether asthma preexisted service or if it is related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of increased ratings for asthma and left knee disability due to outstanding medical records not being obtained.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence demonstrating the existence of a present disability at any time during the appeal period.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a respiratory condition including asthma are remanded as there is insufficient medical opinion addressing secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence in the previous VA examination, and a new opinion is needed regarding whether asthma is related to service-connected sinusitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for a thorough VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's asthma is granted service connection, but his COPD claim is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and completion of a 21-8940 application. The impact of his service-connected anxiety disorder on his employment is also needed to be addressed.

The Veteran's respiratory or breathing disorder is not shown to be causally related to his military service.,VA treatment records show the Veteran has a history of back pain and bowel/bladder issues, but these are not linked to VA care.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including COPD and asthma, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between his current condition and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from November 6, 2015 until June 14, 2016. The Board granted TDIU for this period.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of the award of a 30 percent rating for asthma is denied.,The Board has referred the issue of entitlement to TDIU on an extraschedular basis to the Director of Compensation Service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is required.

The Veteran's asthma is granted service connection as it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease and obstructive sleep apnea. Service connection for the residuals of a TBI is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bullous emphysema, but the issues of service connection for chronic bronchitis, asthma, and sinus tachycardia are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and bilateral hearing loss, with effective dates of March 3, 2011. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure.