Asthma Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for emphysema, asthma, and COPD are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, arthritis, ulcers, and asthma as there was no competent evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for nicotine dependence and bronchial asthma, finding that there was no evidence of a direct relationship to his military service.

The appellant is seeking service connection for asthma and coronary artery disease as secondary to his service-connected left pleurisy, and a higher rating for left pleurisy. The Board finds that the VA has not satisfied its duty under the VCAA to notify and assist the appellant with regards to these claims.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bronchial asthma and histoplasmosis, benign type are being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's asthma warrants a 60 percent rating, effective from when his claim for an increased rating was filed.

The veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The veteran's combined nonservice-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability evaluation for pension purposes.

The Board found that the veteran's current diagnosis of asthma is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death was due to cardiopulmonary arrest from cor pulmonale, PTB and bronchial asthma. The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that any service-connected disability caused or contributed substantially or materially to the cause of death.

The Board has granted a higher rating of 60 percent for the veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma, finding that it requires at least monthly visits to a physician for required care of exacerbations.

The Board has granted service connection for bronchial asthma, finding that the appellant's current condition is related to her military service.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected asthma, which requires daily use of high dose systemic corticosteroids.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 4, 2001 for a 100% rating for bronchial asthma.

The VA has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for asthma, which existed prior to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected asthma, finding that the current disability level does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or revised VA rating criteria.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected asthma was denied as he failed to report for a VA examination without good cause.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected sleep apnea with asthma, currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board has denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim for service connection of asthma, finding no new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to notification from the veteran requesting withdrawal of his appeal.