Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hives, bladder infections, PID, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome of the hands, myopia (eye disability), vaginal yeast infections, toenail fungus, and a back condition have all been denied. The Veteran has not provided new evidence that would reopen any of these claims.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis and asthma was also denied.

The Veteran's sarcoidosis with bronchial asthma is currently rated at 30 percent, the minimum rating for this condition. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his lung function tests show FEV-1 and FEV-1/FVC scores within normal limits.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and blood disorders. The claim is denied as there is no clear and unmistakable evidence showing that any pre-existing conditions were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including asthma and asbestos-related pleural plaques, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his employment history and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung condition, including COPD and bronchial asthma, due to asbestos exposure is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of her employment status. The Board will re-adjudicate the TDIU claim based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's asthma and sinusitis have been evaluated, but the claims for increased ratings are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional service personnel records, specifically those related to his discharge from the California Army National Guard in May 2007. The issue of education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) will be reviewed with consideration of all available evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and hyperlipidemia, was dismissed. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to active duty.

The Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease and asthma are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling appropriate examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, but not total occupational and social impairment. The Board finds a 70% disability rating is warranted prior to October 22, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal for restoration of separate evaluations for his obstructive sleep apnea, bronchitis and asthma was denied as the January 2013 rating decision correctly applied the regulations to combine these conditions into a single evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with some conditions receiving a presumption of herbicide exposure and others being granted based on the evidence presented.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed asthma is not related to his active service, including exposure to burning garbage and feces during deployment in Iraq. The claim for service connection for asthma is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records. The issue of an increased rating for asthma will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's chronic respiratory disability, including asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis and acute respiratory distress, was neither incurred in nor aggravated by service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and COPD, finding that new and material evidence was received. The Board also granted service connection for both conditions as they are directly related to active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new VA examination to assess the severity of his asthma. The issues of TDIU and higher evaluation for bronchial asthma are also before the Board.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's asthma and for consideration of her claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted the appellant's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for asthma, finding that new and material evidence has been presented. The case is now remanded for further development.