Asthma Board decisions

The Board has received a withdrawal of the appeal from the appellant, and therefore, the appeal is dismissed without prejudice.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for asthma and COPD was dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The veteran seeks service connection for a respiratory disability, including COPD and asthma. He also seeks an increased rating for his diabetes mellitus. The case is being remanded to gather additional evidence and conduct further evaluation.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for hemorrhoids, finding that his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The issue of service connection for asthma is remanded and will be addressed separately.

The Board found that the April 1961 rating decision severing service connection for asthma did not contain clear and unmistakable error.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, residuals of pneumonia, and PTSD are denied. The claim for allergic rhinitis is granted based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and asthma. The decision is pending further action.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for bronchial asthma from November 30, 1999 to July 14, 2002 and denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for the same condition starting on July 15, 2002.

The VA determined that the veteran's diagnosed asthma is not related to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and asthma. The decision found that asthma did not preexist service or develop during service, while the hearing loss claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's asthma is not related to his active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of mustard gas exposure during service and concluded that the veteran's current respiratory disability is not due to any event or incident of his period of active service.

The Board has determined that there was clear and unmistakable error in the March 29, 2002, and September 26, 2002, rating decisions addressing the veteran's claims for service connection and a total rating based on individual unemployability. The veteran forfeited all rights to VA compensation benefits due to his forfeiture of rights as a consequence of treasonable acts during World War II.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, hemorrhoids, asthma, and bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's current conditions are considered to be directly related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for an upper respiratory disorder, to include asthma, due to insufficient evidence and a need for further medical examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, as evidenced by his hearing loss and skin rash being attributed to pre-existing conditions. The respiratory disorder is also attributed to a diagnosed condition (asthma), and headaches are linked to hypertension. Service connection was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a skin condition, gastrointestinal disorder, residuals of right colectomy (secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation), and asthma. The hearing loss claim was also denied.

The veteran died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His service-connected conditions did not cause his death, and there is no evidence that PTSD caused the suicide.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being housebound was denied as he is not legally blind, bedridden, or unable to perform daily activities without assistance.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to June 17, 2005 due to lack of evidence showing unemployability solely on account of his service-connected bronchial asthma.