Asthma Board decisions

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for skin disability, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, malaria, and PTSD. The veteran is also entitled to a non-compensable evaluation for malaria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic respiratory/pulmonary disorder, including asthma and COPD, was incurred in service. The condition is presumed to have developed due to a pre-existing post-tubercular calcification or other reflection of tuberculosis exposure during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for asthma and emphysema, as they were not shown to be related to his active service or mustard gas exposure.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for chronic sinusitis with allergic features and denied the claim for asthma, as it is not compensably disabling.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected bronchial asthma is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is new and material, thus reopening the claim of service connection for asthma with pneumonia.

The Board found that the veteran's asthma existed prior to his period of active duty for training in June 1987 and did not undergo an increase in severity during service, thus denying service connection.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his non-service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions, pseudofolliculitis barbae and bronchial asthma, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bronchial asthma warrants a rating of 30 percent since February 12, 1998.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being remanded for additional development and a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and found that the veteran's sinus disability and allergies were incurred in active service.

The RO denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and bronchial asthma, as well as his requests for higher initial ratings for tinea pedis and sinusitis. The RO also granted service connection and a noncompensable rating for tinea pedis and a 10 percent rating for sinusitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and a prostate condition, as well as his claim for a higher rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The TDIU rating claim is also denied.

The Board has granted a higher initial evaluation for the veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma from 10 percent to 30 percent. The case is being returned for further development, including scheduling an examination and ensuring proper notification under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bronchial asthma is causally linked to exposure to oil fire fumes during active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for asthma is being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic bronchitis and remanded the issues of service connection for asthma and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma and tachycardia do not warrant increased disability evaluations as they do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's appeal was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not warrant an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.