Asthma Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for right knee disorder and left knee disorder, finding that these conditions are causally related to service. Service connection was denied for asthma due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, and the claim for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the March 1999 rating decision did not contain clear and unmistakable error, and denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 13, 2005. The Veteran was awarded a 60 percent evaluation for asthma in June 2005 based on his current condition.

The Board has granted service connection for lung disease, including as due to exposure to asbestos. The Veteran was exposed to asbestos in service and currently has a lung disease.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma with COPD was increased to a 60 percent rating effective January 17, 2007. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder remains in an 'unknown' status as it is not the primary issue being decided.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher 60 percent rating is warranted based on his symptoms and medical evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma and asbestosis is being remanded to obtain additional development, including a VA examination and review of private medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination of her bronchial asthma, as the most recent evaluations are from nearly three years ago.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current respiratory disability, as well as the severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current hearing loss disability is etiologically related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability. Regarding the respiratory disorder claim, an examination is needed to determine if the appellant's conditions are due to service or other factors.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The main issue remains unresolved regarding an earlier effective date for his 30 percent rating for allergic rhinitis with asthma and history of upper respiratory infections.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a mental health nexus opinion.

The Veteran's asthma and left shoulder disability claims are remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the current severity of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing. The issues of service connection will be considered on a de novo basis if the Veteran attends the scheduled hearing.

The Board determined that the Veteran's asthma rating should be reduced from 60 percent to 30 percent, effective April 1, 2007. The reduction was based on improved pulmonary function test results and no evidence of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma has been remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and dental treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic pulmonary disorder to include asthma and COPD claimed as the result of asbestos exposure, finding no evidence that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Veteran's left tibial fracture residuals have been rated at 20 percent since July 19, 2004.