Asthma Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, hypertensive cardiovascular disease, and cervical spine arthritis due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal was denied for reimbursement of unauthorized medical services provided from April 7 to 22, 1999. The issue does not involve service connection.

The VA denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to lack of evidence showing that his bronchial asthma caused or contributed to his death, and because there was no evidence linking liver disease to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a neuropsychiatric disorder and an increased rating for bronchial asthma. The Board found that there was no evidence to support the claim of secondary service connection for the neuropsychiatric disorder, and concluded that the veteran's current disability from bronchial asthma warranted a 30% rating based on his symptoms.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and asthma, finding no evidence of these conditions during or after service.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal because she did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) with her December 1998 rating decision, which granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD effective May 12, 1998.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for asthma and granted it, finding that new evidence submitted since the last final denial supports a possible relationship between the veteran's asthma and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new regulations and laws regarding veterans' claims, including the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA). The claim will be reconsidered with additional evidence and development.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's preexisting asthma was aggravated by his military service, leading to a diagnosis of COPD. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, low back pain, hip pain, and depression. Asthma was not found to be related to active service.

The veteran's bronchial asthma is currently evaluated at 30 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating. The veteran also sought a total evaluation based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities, but this was also denied.

The Board found new and material evidence, but the appellant's condition was not shown to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to his 18th birthday. The claim is therefore denied as it does not meet the criteria for recognition as a helpless child.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for her bronchial asthma, currently evaluated at 30 percent. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6602.

The veteran's respiratory disorder and cardiovascular disorder with hypertension are found to be service-connected. However, her claims for fatigue and hair loss due to an undiagnosed illness resulting from military service in the Persian Gulf are denied.

The veteran is seeking increased ratings for his service-connected bronchial asthma and TDIU benefits. The RO must obtain updated medical records, provide the veteran with a VA examination to assess the severity of his bronchial asthma, and readjudicate both issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, bilateral frostbite of the feet and hands, and a dental and gum disorder (claimed as 'trench mouth'), finding that his asthma existed prior to service and did not worsen during service. The claim for a dental disorder was also denied due to lack of timely application.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for bronchial asthma effective April 27, 1998. The heart disorder claim is remanded due to unclear nature of the condition and need for further examination.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma, effective September 24, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bronchial asthma does not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating higher than 60 percent under either the old or new rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a myocardial infarction and an increased rating for asthma, finding that there was no competent medical evidence supporting his assertions.