Asthma Board decisions

The veteran's bronchial asthma does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypothyroidism and remanded the matter of service connection for a lung disability as secondary to a left deviated nasal septum.

The veteran's death was not service-connected as he did not meet the criteria for entitlement to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for an appropriate VA examination to determine the likely etiology of the veteran's chronic lung condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, malaria, asthma, and chronic lung disability as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for right ear hearing loss was denied, as the evidence did not support a finding that his hearing loss is related to his military service.

The appeal to reopen the claim of service connection for asthma was denied as new and material evidence was not presented. The claim for secondary service connection for asthma was also denied.

The veteran's asthma was denied a higher rating, while his patello-femoral syndrome of both knees were granted initial 10 percent ratings.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asthma and reactive airway disease was remanded for a VA examination.

The veteran's bronchial asthma was rated at 30 percent prior to October 26, 2006, and increased to 60 percent from that date. The lumbosacral strain did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, bronchitis, a skin disorder, emphysema, and asthma, to include as secondary to exposure to toxic gas, are being remanded for further development.

The veteran withdrew her appeal, and the Board dismissed the case.

The appeal is remanded for additional development and consideration of the evidence.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for chronic fatigue syndrome and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status are being remanded to obtain additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disability, benign prostatic hypertrophy, bronchial asthma, vertigo, and polyarthritis as these conditions were not shown to be related to the veteran's active service.

The veteran's asthma was denied an increased rating as the evidence did not show a higher level of disability than previously assessed.

The veteran's asthma does not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent, and his myofacial pain and arthralgia do not warrant a higher initial evaluation from June 30, 2000, to March 1, 2007.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based upon the need of regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as he did not meet the criteria.

The veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for bronchial asthma, but the claims for higher ratings were denied.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims.