Asthma Board decisions

The veteran's claim to reopen the issue of entitlement to service connection for bronchial asthma was denied. His left knee disability is currently rated as 20% disabling effective February 26, 2005, but he argues that a higher rating is warranted.

The veteran's bronchial asthma has been granted a 60 percent evaluation from February 20, 1996 to September 11, 2001 and on and after September 12, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bronchial asthma did not have its onset during active service or result from disease or injury in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and additional VCAA notice is required.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to asthma and multiple sclerosis, including seeking higher initial evaluations. The effective date for service connection is not specified.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for cause of death due to nasopharyngeal cancer, finding no new and material evidence that could support the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have chronic asthma and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right hip replacement and asthma are not service-connected, as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of tuberculosis or asthma, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied. The veteran's symptoms are already considered in her existing service-connected respiratory disability.

The Board has found that the veteran's preservice bronchial asthma worsened during his active duty for training (ACDUTRA), and thus service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cardiovascular disorders and asthma with COPD were not incurred or aggravated during his military service, and therefore denied these claims.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition, asthma, hemorrhoids, and hypertension. The case is being remanded to obtain VA treatment records and to adjudicate the claims in light of any new evidence.

The veteran's non-service-connected disabilities, including cervical spine degenerative disease and asthma, do not meet the criteria for a combined rating of at least 70 percent to qualify for pension benefits due to their severity. The veteran is therefore denied pension benefits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for asthma, finding that she does not currently have asthma and that her condition existed prior to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to lack of competent medical evidence linking her current mental health issues to any incident in service. The claims for asthma and microadenoma of the pituitary are pending as VA examinations are required.

The veteran's service-connected conditions, including tinnitus, vertigo, asthma, and spondylolisthesis, have been granted initial evaluations. The highest evaluation of 10% has been assigned for each condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of dental trauma and an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for asthma. The evidence did not support a finding that the veteran had a dental condition resulting from trauma in service, nor was there sufficient evidence to grant a higher rating for his asthma.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the veteran's current asthma is related to his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The veteran's asthma is rated at 60 percent effective September 4, 2003.,Prior to July 4, 2002, the veteran was not entitled to a higher evaluation for his asthma. From July 4, 2002, he is now rated at 60 percent.