Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD, Asthma, and bilateral hearing loss is granted. The claim for tinnitus is also granted.

The Board denied service connection for COPD, asthma, and chronic bronchitis, including as due to herbicide exposure (Agent Orange), finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosis of asthma is not related to her military service, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's breathing problems, including allergic rhinitis, asthma, and eosinophilic esophagitis, are related to service. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disorder, to include degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, is not related to his active service. The claims for bronchitis and asthma have been REMANDED as additional development is needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining TRICARE records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his fibromyalgia and sleep apnea/asthma disabilities.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 60 percent, but the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The claims related to bronchial asthma and sleep apnea are still pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for asthma and bilateral plantar fasciitis, finding that her conditions did not warrant a rating in excess of the current 30 percent for asthma or a single 10 percent rating for each foot.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as his income exceeds the poverty threshold and he is capable of performing light-duty employment.

The Veteran's chest pain not otherwise specified and asthma have been evaluated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period. The Board found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Veteran is not entitled to an increased rate of special monthly compensation based on the need for a higher level of aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service treatment records and personnel records. The Veteran's asthma is being evaluated to determine if it was initially incurred in service or is secondary to his service-connected chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's asthma was manifested by Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV-1) no worse than 73 percent predicted and a ratio of Forced Expirely Volume in one second to Forced Vital Capacity (FEV-1/FVC) no worse than 89 percent predicted as shown by pulmonary function tests (PFTs), daily inhalational bronchodilator or anti-inflammatory medication, but without any systemic (oral or parenteral) corticosteroids, at least monthly visits to a physician for required care of exacerbations, or episodes of respiratory failure. The criteria for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for asthma have not been met for any period on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records for the Veteran's low back disorder, asthma, hypertension, and vision disorder. The claims will be reviewed again after obtaining these records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and asthma are being remanded due to issues with representation, missing medical records, and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma is not service-connected, as there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between her current condition and active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining verification of his period of service and private medical records. A VA examination will be conducted to determine the etiology of any diagnosed respiratory condition, with particular focus on whether it is related to military service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of the claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral arthritis of the knees, bilateral foot condition, asthma, melanoma, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy involving all four extremities has been withdrawn.