Asthma Board decisions

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for respiratory disability and rating for residuals of an infection of the right long finger.

The Board has determined that additional development is required before appellate review for the issues of entitlement to service connection for various cardiovascular conditions, obstructive sleep apnea, respiratory disorder (claimed asthma), urinary disorder, and low back disorder. These matters are REMANDED.,The Veteran's claims for severance of service connection for dyshidrotic eczema were also remanded.

The Veteran's chemo-induced asthma and lung cancer were rated based on their severity, with the rating for chemo-induced asthma being increased to 100% from January 10, 2014 to January 31, 2018. The Veteran was also granted SMC at the housebound rate during this period.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes mellitus type II (due to exposure to Agent Orange), left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension due to exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's claims were not reopened as new evidence did not relate to the unestablished fact of aggravation by service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including back disability, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, pes planus, right and left ankle disabilities, sinusitis, asthma, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The remand requires obtaining additional medical records and opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII) were denied in previous rating decisions. The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence to reopen these claims.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, bronchitis, and COPD. The Veteran's deviated septum was also denied as not related to active service.,Service connection was granted for COPD but the other conditions were denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and bronchial asthma, both claimed as secondary to service-connected sinusitis.

The Veteran's claims for clothing allowances are denied as the evidence does not show that his service-connected athlete’s foot condition causes irreparable damage to his outer garments.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability to include asthma and shortness of breath, as well as a central nervous system disability to include headaches and tremors, both related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence shows that these disabilities are etiologically related to this exposure.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension and respiratory disability claims need further examination to determine if they are related to his service-connected conditions or due to exposure to herbicide agents. The cases are being sent back for additional evaluations.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's asthma may be related to his military service and has ordered a VA examination for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, asthma, and lower abdominal groin tear as well as his TDIU claim due to failure of the Veteran to report for VA examinations. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting evidence regarding a diagnosis of COPD in the record. The Veteran's respiratory condition is being examined again and updated treatment records are needed.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for asthma is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound status is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the asthma issue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory conditions, including asthma and bronchiectasis, are related to his in-service pneumonia. After considering all evidence, the Board finds that reasonable doubt is resolved in favor of the Veteran, granting service connection for a respiratory condition.

The Veteran's claims for dental injury, TMJ, left knee disability, right shoulder disability, loss of grip strength in the right hand (secondary to cervical DDD with IVDS), respiratory disability (asthma), and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to new evidence received since the final denial.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for duodenal ulcers, effective from August 19, 2008. The lung disability claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's increased ratings for lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease, right lower extremity radiculopathy, TDIU claim, left hip condition, and right hip condition have been dismissed.,The Veteran's service connection claims for asthma have also been dismissed.