Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was granted, effective August 20, 2014. However, the claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were dismissed.,SMC at housebound rate is denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria with his current service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's asthma was granted an increased rating to 30 percent, but no higher. Service connection for OSA and GERD were denied. The issue of service connection for fibromyalgia is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for updated VA examination. The Veteran's bronchial asthma disability is currently rated at 20 percent, but he contends it should be higher.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma is granted a 60 percent rating, effective December 28, 2012. The right knee meniscal tear is granted a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and he is granted a TDIU effective May 31, 2006. SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding effective dates and whether new evidence supports reopening a claim of service connection for respiratory disabilities. The Veteran's claims are currently under review.

The Board denied service connection for asthma and a respiratory disorder other than asthma, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions were not aggravated by service and there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the cervical spine, lumbar spine, hands, and feet. The radiculopathy of both lower extremities is also service connected as secondary to the service-connected osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine. Service connection was denied for rheumatoid arthritis and a respiratory disorder (COPD and asthma).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, COPD, and bronchitis due to a lack of STRs. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other issues.

The Veteran's right knee strain is not found to be related to her service-connected left hip bursitis and is denied.,The Veteran's migraines are not found to be related to her service-connected asthma or asthma medications and are denied.

The appeal to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for residuals of viral hepatitis is granted. The claims for service connection for a left knee condition, respiratory condition (claimed as asthma), sinusitis, and right eye injury are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of fractured left tibia was denied, and his TDIU prior to December 3, 2013, was also denied as he did not meet the schedular criteria for consideration of TDIU since August 11, 2010.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for back condition, asthma, diabetes, and hypertension due to inadequate nexus opinions provided by the VA examiner in July 2018.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for asthma due to a lack of consideration of the Veteran's contention that his pre-existing asthma was aggravated by prolonged exposure to vehicle exhaust fumes and diesel fuel fumes during active duty and ACDUTRA. The case is being sent back for an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for service-connected asthma, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, ulcerative colitis, asthma, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, have prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea and asthma, left knee arthritis (flexion), partial ACL tear and status post left knee arthroscopy, and left knee arthritis (instability) due to inadequate development.

Service connection for a lumbar spine disability is denied.,Compensable disability rating for sinusitis is denied.,Service connection for PTSD is remanded due to insufficient details regarding the stressor.,Service connection for asthma is remanded due to insufficient details regarding the nature of the condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The Board finds the evidence in equipoise, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran. For sleep apnea and RLS, additional medical records are needed to determine their etiology. Bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a respiratory disorder and residuals of a melanoma on the right side of the abdomen. The remand requires obtaining complete dates of active duty training (ACDUTRA) in the National Guard, obtaining VA opinions addressing the etiology of the Veteran's conditions, and providing an opinion regarding whether any current respiratory disability clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service entrance.