Asthma Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to missing VA treatment records and an incomplete examination. The Veteran's lung condition, including COPD and cough variant asthma, is being reviewed for possible service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including low back disability and associated bladder disorder, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, sinusitis, asthma, scar of the lumbar spine, and residuals of a breast lumpectomy, have rendered her in need of regular aid and attendance. She also has been granted special monthly compensation based on this need. Additionally, she is eligible for specially adapted housing due to her permanent and total service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's service-connected asthma is being evaluated to determine if it prevents him from securing or maintaining employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current asthma was not incurred or aggravated by her active military service, and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's asthma, sleep apnea, and neurologic disorders of the right upper and lower extremities have been granted service connection. However, her arthritis of the right knee and psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression) remain denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, finding that his current condition does not meet the criteria for service connection based on asbestos exposure or any other presumptive conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability and insufficient medical opinion to establish a link between any diagnosed condition and service or exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for asthma and residuals of pneumonia, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his in-service events. The issues regarding hearing loss have been deemed not applicable as they were previously adjudicated.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnoses of COPD and asthma are not related to his military service, including exposure to asbestos. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The claim of service connection for low testosterone, claimed as a hormonal imbalance, was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed pulmonary disorder, to include asthma and emphysema.

The Veteran's service connection for chronic headaches and asthma has been granted, with a TDIU also being granted. The Veteran is currently receiving a combined rating of at least 70 percent due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral ear disorder and asthma. Service connection was granted for otitis externa, but not for tympanic membrane perforations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings for bronchial asthma and arthritis due to trauma of the cervical spine.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's service connection claims for asthmatic bronchitis, acne, and depression. The claims are being remanded to obtain missing STRs and to schedule VA examinations.

The Veteran's asthma disorder is found to be related to his service in Southwest Asia. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and residuals of bronchitis are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew them.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for asthma is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of her medication changes since October 29, 2012.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed respiratory disorder, asthma, preexisted service and did not undergo a worsening during any period of active duty. Therefore, service connection was denied.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for bronchial asthma and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a direct link between the Veteran's period of active duty service and his current diagnosis.

The Board found that the Veteran's asthma did not have its onset during service and is not related to any incident of service, thus denying his claim for service connection.