Asthma Board decisions

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to determine the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service-connected conditions, including PTSD, TBI, and asthma.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's asthma is related to service, granting her claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung condition, finding that his lung condition is not due to any incident of his active duty service or caused by a service-connected disability. The Board also found that he did not incur additional permanent disability as a result of VA treatment for a left eye cataract.

The Veteran's asthma and loss of sensation in the right hand have not met the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and no allegations of error remain.

The Veteran's appeal of the issues of service connection for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and rashes and slow healing sores due to an undiagnosed illness (also claimed as a skin condition) has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The appellant does not have spina bifida, which is the only birth defect that warrants compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1805 for a child born with birth defects as the child of a Vietnam veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung disorder, including bronchiectasis and asthma, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and an opinion regarding the etiology of any current lung disorders.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a video conference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's asthma is being remanded for further examination and determination of its etiology, including whether it was aggravated by his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, asthma and COPD. The Board found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service, including as secondary to service-connected PTSD or asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma was rated at 100% effective May 1, 2011. Prior to that date, the disability was rated as 30%. The Board found that a higher rating was warranted beginning May 1, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including verification of Vietnam service and obtaining relevant medical records. The Veteran's COPD and asthma are being considered in relation to exposure to water purification chemicals and herbicides, including Agent Orange.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after scheduling him for an appropriate video conference hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private and VA treatment records, providing VCAA notice, and affording the Veteran a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his asthma and service-connected sinusitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD related to service stressors, and his respiratory condition (asthma) existed prior to service. The appeal for service connection for hemorrhoids was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of his service-connected bronchial asthma, as well as Social Security Administration disability benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his left knee disability and residuals of pneumonia.

The Veteran's death is not considered service-connected, and therefore the appellant does not meet the criteria for basic eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated during service. The Board finds that the preexisting condition did not worsen as a result of noise exposure in service.