Asthma Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, to include as a result of exposure to herbicides and asbestos.

The veteran's asthma was not caused or made chronically worse by his active military service.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease, hypertension, respiratory problems (to include asthma), bilateral knee disorder, sleep disorder, chronic skin rash, and sexual dysfunction as there was no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's active service.

The Board found that bronchial asthma and lymphadenopathy of the lung were not incurred or aggravated during active service, as there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to support their preexistence in service. The veteran's childhood history of asthma was noted but did not increase in severity during service.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of various conditions, and the Board has no further jurisdiction in these matters.

The Board denied service connection for asthma and gout, finding no evidence of a nexus to the veteran's military service.

The claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability was reopened, but ultimately denied. The claims for left ear fungus/otitis, nasopharyngitis, bronchitis, and bronchial asthma were not reopened.

The veteran's bronchial asthma is not productive of a Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV-1) less than 40 percent predicted; or the ratio of FEV-1 to Forced Vital Capacity (FEV-1/FVC) less than 40 percent; or more than one attack per week with episodes of respiratory failure; or required daily use of systemic (oral or parenteral) high dose corticosteroids or immuno-suppressive medications.

The veteran's asthma was rated at 60 percent from February 25, 2003 to March 24, 2004 and then reduced to 30 percent from March 25, 2004 to December 19, 2005. The rating remained at 60 percent from December 20, 2005 until July 20, 2006.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of evidence and a more thorough examination.

The appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical records and, if necessary, a VA examination to determine the etiology of any current asthma.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asthma was denied, as there is no evidence linking the condition to his active service. The PTSD claims were also denied, and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status was not granted.

The appeal was denied for new and material evidence not being presented, and the veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim that the January 28, 1976 RO letter denying service connection for bronchial asthma contains clear and unmistakable error.

The veteran's asthma, degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine, skin condition on the back of the head, left foot rash disorder, and right foot rash disorder are unrelated to his service and not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The appeal is remanded for further development of the evidence, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's initial evaluation for asthma was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating from January 27, 2004.

The veteran's dysthymia has been rated at 30 percent since the effective date of service connection, and his headaches have not met criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for the veteran's service-connected thigh scar and an increased rating for herniated nucleus pulposus of thoracic spine at T7-8. The veteran was granted service connection for a left ankle disorder but not for a right ankle disorder or bronchial asthma.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, claimed as asthma, due to herbicide exposure, finding no evidence of an increase in severity during service and no medical nexus between the condition and military service.