Asthma Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current lung disorders, including asthma and chronic interstitial lung disease, were not directly linked to her military service or any exposure thereto. The Board also determined that these conditions are not proximately caused by her service-connected hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's COPD and Asthma are not related to service, including exposure to asbestos or other environmental factors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence of a relationship between his current conditions and military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's rhinitis and asthma are found to be etiologically related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.,One painful scar resulting from a varicocelectomy is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a respiratory disorder, including as due to undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability. The Board finds that an additional VA examination is needed to address the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 and determine the etiology of his respiratory symptoms.

The Veteran's asthma claim is being remanded for further evaluation, and the TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the asthma increased rating claim. The case will be readjudicated after any necessary development.

The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and records. The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for bronchial asthma and TDIU are pending.

The Veteran's OSA with asthma is currently rated at 60 percent, and the Board found that a higher rating was not warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's asthma and deviated septum disorders. The AOJ will provide these opinions and then readjudicate the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's respiratory disorder, including bronchitis and asthma, is related to his period of service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, gout, and asthma due to inadequate VA medical opinions and outstanding private medical records.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development and adjudication due to the need to determine if service connection is warranted for COPD, which may affect the rating assigned for the Veteran's respiratory disability. The TDIU claim will also be considered in light of all pertinent evidence.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current asthma was incurred during his active duty service, and grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's asthma is being reviewed, as are his claims for COPD and sleep apnea. The Board has determined that a remand is required to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of pneumonia, to include asthma and COPD, is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling of VA examinations and obtaining medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for asthmatic bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of his employment status.

The Board has granted service connection for COPD, including emphysema and chronic asthma, due to exposure to welding and diesel exhaust during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current respiratory disability, including asthma and COPD, is related to his service exposure to asbestos. The appeal for service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia and depression, as well as for a respiratory disorder, to include asthma and COPD. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.