Asthma Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, residuals of left lower lobe atelectasis (including COPD and asthma), and residuals of fractured ribs with atelectasis. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD but denied the claim of entitlement to service connection for a chronic pulmonary disorder claimed as the result of Agent Orange exposure. The veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for impotence and hypertension, as well as increased ratings for anxiety neurosis, bronchial asthma, and rhinosinusitis and pansinusitis. The veteran is not entitled to these benefits based on the evidence provided.

The Board has determined that the veteran's asthma and bilateral hearing loss were aggravated by his military service, warranting service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that asthma and degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for asthma. The veteran's appeal must be reopened.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected bronchial asthma was granted, with the effective date set at July 22, 2004.

The Board denied service connection for asthma and pneumonia, finding that the veteran's conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA respiratory examination. The claim will be re-adjudicated after this development.

The Board found no competent medical evidence supporting the veteran's claim that his asthma began during service, and denied his request for service connection.

The veteran's service connection claim for bronchial asthma is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims file.

The veteran's asthma is rated at the highest possible evaluation of 100 percent due to his daily use of high dose corticosteroids and immuno-suppressive medications. Service connection for a chronic acquired low back disorder has been granted.

The Board denied an increased rating for asthma and remanded the claim for service connection of a heart disorder as secondary to service-connected asthma.

The veteran's claim for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only was denied because he does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.

The RO denied service connection for asthma and chronic pulmonary disease, citing tear gas exposure as a reason. The veteran appealed these decisions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hepatitis, PTSD, and bronchial asthma. The claim for hepatitis was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. PTSD was denied as there is no verified history of the condition. Bronchial asthma did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and initial disability evaluations for his acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, left upper extremity weakness due to status post left elbow fracture dislocation, L5-S1 disc annular tear with lower back pain, and asthma. The appeals were based on direct evidence of these conditions.

The Board denied all service connection claims for various conditions, including eye disorders, respiratory issues, hypertension, skin disorders, and fatigue. The decision did not specify the basis for denial.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, sarcoidosis, and bronchitis, as well as her claim for an increased rating for sinusitis. The veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for chronic pansinusitis under the criteria in effect prior to October 7, 1996.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.