Asthma Board decisions

The Board has determined that the case needs to be remanded for additional development, including a VA medical examination by a pulmonary specialist and consideration of the claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board denied service connection for bronchial asthma, finding no credible evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through her representative, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's application for a clothing allowance was not reviewed by the Under Secretary for Health or a designee, and thus the claim is being remanded to ensure proper review.

The Veteran's lung disorder, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is being remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to service exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos. The AOJ will also attempt to obtain relevant medical records from the Veteran.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, left foot and toe disorders, right knee disorder, and asthma are at least as likely as not related to her active duty service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a lung disability, including asthma and COPD. The VA examiner did not consider the in-service diagnosis of asthma, so the claim must be remanded to provide a new examination.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder renders him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, while his asthma alone does not. The Board finds that he is entitled to a TDIU based on his anxiety disorder from July 14, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and an addendum opinion.

The Board found that the Veteran's current asthma and COPD are not related to his military service, including in-service asbestos exposure or service-connected pleural plaques. The acquired psychiatric disability is also not related to his military service, specifically his service-connected pleural plaques.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a video hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's respiratory condition, including cough, syncope and asthma, is related to his active duty service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's bronchial condition, including asthma, was incurred during her third period of active service and is not related to her first two periods of service.

The Veteran's respiratory disability, diagnosed as asthma and COPD, was not found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic otitis media, adult fibrosarcoma, dermatofibrosarcoma, residuals of a left wrist injury, and asthma. The Veteran's hearing loss is granted as service connected.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is granted service connection based on herbicide exposure during active duty in Thailand. The claims for asthma and testicular tumor are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew them at his February 2015 Board hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and respiratory disability, as well as his request for an increased rating for PTSD. The claim for PTSD was granted with a 50 percent initial rating effective December 9, 2010.

The Veteran's medical expenses incurred at Dixie Regional Medical Center on March 27, 2007 were authorized by VA under a contract for QTC (fee based) medical services and are therefore eligible for payment or reimbursement.

The Veteran's asthma was productive of Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV-1) of 56 percent predicted, but not FEV-1 of 40- to 55-percent predicted or; FEV-1/Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) of 40 to 55 percent, or; at least monthly visits to a physician for required care of exacerbations. Therefore, an initial 30 percent evaluation was granted effective December 5, 2008.