Asthma Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing back condition (DDD with spondylolisthesis and right lateral cutaneous nerve dysfunction) was aggravated by his active duty service, and also found that his pre-existing asthma existed prior to service but worsened during service. Therefore, both conditions are granted as secondary to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bronchial asthma and a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar myositis, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for acne vulgaris and folliculitis is being remanded. The claim to reopen his previously denied service connection claim for bronchial asthma was denied due to the lack of new and material evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's asthma and schizophrenia disabilities do not warrant increased ratings, while his schistosomiasis disability is not compensable.

The Board denied service connection for papular dermatitis, residuals of the removal of a cyst on the right hand, and asthma. The veteran's skin condition was not linked to his active duty service, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptoms post-service.,Service connection for asthma was also denied as there is no credible evidence that it occurred during active duty training or has a nexus to service.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for bronchial asthma, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the increased rating of 60 percent for bronchial asthma, finding that no evidence was factually ascertainable to warrant a higher rating prior to July 30, 1999.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asthma and reactive airway disease was denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The claims for increased rating for PTSD, service connection for hypertension, compensable rating for hearing loss, and TDIU are deferred pending completion of the development sought in the remand.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional procedural and evidentiary development, including notification under the VCAA and a medical examination to determine if his current asthma and allergic rhinitis were incurred or aggravated during active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right ankle sprain, service connection for a right wrist condition, neck condition, asthma, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, a heart condition, and pancreatitis. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred during or aggravated by his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and allergic rhinitis, both of which were previously denied in February 1983. The decision is final.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to new evidence received by the Board.

The Board has granted a TDIU rating effective November 27, 2002 based on the veteran's service-connected arteriosclerotic heart disease with status post triple coronary artery bypass surgery. The combined rating for all disabilities was 40 percent prior to this decision.

The Board found that the veteran's current COPD, asthma, and emphysema are not related to service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA records and scheduling examinations to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric disorder or asthma are related to service-connected fibromyalgia.

The veteran's claims for asthma, PTSD, and depression are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for headaches, bronchial asthma with history of pneumonia, and kidney stones were denied. The veteran is not entitled to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for headaches or a compensable rating for kidney stones. A 30 percent rating has been granted for bronchial asthma since the effective date of service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hives or asthma, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied. The veteran's claims for chronic headaches and groin pain are also denied.