Asthma Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for asthma. Service connection is granted for this condition, but not for a respiratory disease other than asthma.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal through their representative.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new evidence submitted by the veteran and outstanding records from various facilities.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of hernia repair. The veteran underwent a hernia repair while in service and the separation examination noted an umbilical hernia repair scar.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, arthritis, and an increased evaluation for ischemic heart disease. The claim of service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis was not reopened.

The Board has determined that the veteran's dyspnea and PTSD were not incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to herbicides. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's bronchial asthma does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent, as it is not severe enough to warrant such an increase.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for asthma and granted it on the merits. The evidence shows that her respiratory symptoms, including asthma, are related to her active duty in the Gulf War.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his bronchial asthma and TDIU, finding that the current disability level does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, which was previously denied in May 1948. As a result, the claim remains denied.

The Board has determined that there is no nexus between the veteran's current mild persistent bronchial asthma and his service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted an initial 10 percent rating for reactive airway disease since May 19, 2003.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for asthma, finding that his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on objective pulmonary function test results and medical records.

The VA has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's bronchial asthma, effective September 19, 2003.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, asthma, and malaria. The claim for hearing loss is being remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and residuals of cold injury to lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability attributable to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a stress fracture, left tibia do not warrant an increased rating as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and an initial rating of 30% for migraine headaches, effective from the date of discharge.

The Board found no evidence of asbestos-related lung disease in service and concluded that the veteran's current respiratory conditions are not related to his military service, including any claimed asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's asthma began during his military service and is not related to any pre-existing condition. Therefore, the claim for service connection for asthma is granted.